Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Trusted Psychotherapist in Nutley & Scotch Plains, NJ
Elizabeth Hanifin LCSW has dedicated her professional career to mental health therapy since 1993. With private practice locations in Scotch Plains and Nutley, New Jersey, she specializes in the Internal Family Systems model to help clients reconnect with their authentic selves. Her practice addresses complex issues including grief, addiction recovery, workplace stress, and psychiatric disorders through individual, couples, and adolescent therapy.A graduate of Hunter College School of Social Work, she brings extensive experience from diverse settings including cancer care support groups, substance abuse programs, and school-based youth services. Her therapeutic approach emphasizes self-compassion and inner healing while maintaining active participation in professional development and community service initiatives.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Adolescent Therapy
Grief Counseling
Addiction Recovery
Workplace Stress Management
Codependency Treatment
LGBTQ+ Support
Spiritual Counseling
Trauma Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of clinical experience in mental health therapy
- Specialized training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) model
- Proven expertise working with helping professionals and first responders
- Offers superbill for insurance reimbursement
- Community-focused practice with charitable initiatives
Services
Individual Therapy
Personalized therapy sessions addressing mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, and trauma. Using Internal Family Systems methodology, clients explore inner conflicts and develop self-compassion. Ideal for adults seeking personal growth or coping with life transitions, this therapy creates space for authentic self-expression and emotional healing.
Couples Counseling
Specialized relationship therapy for couples navigating communication issues, life transitions, or emotional disconnect. Focuses on improving understanding between partners through structured dialogue and emotional exploration. Helps couples rebuild trust, resolve conflicts, and develop healthier relationship patterns in a supportive therapeutic environment.
Grief Counseling
Specialized support for processing loss through evidence-based grief counseling techniques. Addresses complicated grief, disenfranchised loss, and pet bereavement. Helps clients navigate the mourning process while maintaining daily functioning. Combines traditional therapy with mindfulness practices to help individuals find meaning and healing after significant loss experiences.
Addiction Recovery
Comprehensive therapy program addressing addiction and codependency issues. Integrates 12-step philosophy with clinical approaches to treat substance abuse and behavioral addictions. Focuses on underlying emotional patterns contributing to addictive behaviors while supporting clients through recovery challenges and relapse prevention strategies.
Workplace Stress Management
Targeted therapy for work-related stress and burnout in helping professionals. Addresses toxic workplace dynamics, career transitions, and occupational mental health challenges. Provides coping strategies for educators, healthcare workers, and first responders experiencing compassion fatigue or professional dissatisfaction.
People
Elizabeth Hanifin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30+ years of experience in mental health therapy. Specializes in Internal Family Systems model and trauma-informed care. Holds Master's degree from Hunter College School of Social Work and extensive experience in diverse clinical settings including cancer care and addiction recovery.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I specialize in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, an evidence-based approach that helps clients understand and harmonize their internal 'parts' to access core self-energy for healing.
Do you accept insurance?
I'm currently out-of-network with insurance providers but can provide superbills for potential reimbursement. Payment options include cash, check, and credit cards.
What are your areas of specialization?
I focus on grief counseling, addiction recovery, workplace stress, psychiatric disorders, and supporting helping professionals through personal and professional challenges.
Are telehealth sessions available?
Please contact the office directly to inquire about current telehealth options and scheduling availability for virtual therapy sessions.
How can I schedule an appointment?
You can reach me through the contact information provided on the website to discuss availability and schedule your initial consultation.
