Lizbeth Borener

Lizbeth Borener is a licensed social worker who helps adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and big life changes. She draws on 20 years of clinical experience in Michigan to support people feeling isolated or disconnected. Sessions are aimed at practical steps people can try between meetings rather than long theoretical talks.

She creates a calm, respectful space where clients can talk about social anxiety, workplace strain, relationship transitions, and attachment concerns. She pays attention to how abandonment and communication patterns shape current problems. That focus helps when people feel stuck after divorce, loss, or a betrayal.

Lizbeth uses everyday tools from cognitive behavioral approaches to spot unhelpful thoughts and shift patterns that keep people anxious or down. She also uses mindfulness and acceptance strategies to help people tolerate strong feelings and notice what matters most to them.

Solution-focused techniques are part of sessions too, so conversations often move quickly from understanding a problem to planning small, doable steps. The client-centered stance means the person sets the pace and goals while the therapist listens and reflects what matters most.

Over two decades she has helped people rebuild routines, strengthen communication, and cope with financial or workplace pressures. Her work emphasizes practical coping skills, clearer connections with others, and gradual steps toward feeling less alone.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting swept away by them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and feelings of loneliness when someone wants clearer direction in daily life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and low mood. It often includes homework tasks such as tracking thoughts or trying new social steps to ease isolation.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with the client to decide which tools fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and may combine ACT, CBT, mindfulness, or solution-focused moves as appropriate. That collaborative process starts in the first sessions and is adjusted over time.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and to continue progress between in-person visits. Because the therapist's specific session formats are not listed here, confirm the available options before booking. Many people appreciate the convenience of remote work because it lets them join from a quieter place, use shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time while still practicing communication and coping skills.