Elizabeth Ponds, BA, MSW, LCSW (offering therapy and consultation)

*I only offer telehealth at this time and only see clients aged 16+.*

I believe that clients are the experts of their own experiences and carry inherent worth and internal resources that I am honored to witness. I see my clients as complex narrators of their unique stories, often wielding galactic inner landscapes that deserve to be celebrated and burdens that no longer need to be shouldered. I practice from a neurodivergent-affirming, non-pathologizing paradigm, especially enjoying aiding autistic clients to validate and accommodate their authentic selves. As a late-identified 2e autistic person, I understand the existential journey into self-acceptance and connection to healthy, affirming communities.

As a queer agender person, I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ clients, including asexual, aromantic, bisexual, and trans/nonbinary clients. I hope to help clients think outside pathology paradigms (like the DSM) and deconstruct oppressive ideologies (like religious fundamentalism, white supremacy, colonialism, capitalist patriarchy) so that they can be present with their own inherent self-worth and that of their fellow humans.

I use an eclectic, relational, trauma-informed approach, leaning on lived experience while incorporating parts work, somatic exploration, creative writing, and acceptance skills. I have my Bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing and would love to take on more clients who are wanting to use writing (poetry, nonfiction, fiction, essays, etc) in they healing journey. I highly value the therapeutic relationship as a co-creative, actively engaged process where I walk alongside a client as they find their truth and power, which means something different for every person.

I practice cultural humility and competence. I actively listen to diverse, intersectional voices in the community so that I can empathetically and sensitively help as many humans as possible. It would be a privilege to help you in your self-empowerment journey!

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Separately from therapy services, I also offer consultation to other therapists and autistic adults anywhere in the world. I offer consultation centered on my knowledge, experience, and resources with the autistic neurotype and best practices for neuro-affirming care. Sliding scale pricing. Please contact me via email on Psychology today to inquire about this.