Elizabeth Ann Miles, LCSW
Elizabeth Ann Miles LCSW provides individual and family therapy, as well as individualized consults and educational workshops. Elizabeth assists people in changing patterns that have created barriers to being their best. Offering evidence-based, cognitive behavioral, and solution-focused counseling, Elizabeth receives regular feedback she has assisted her clients in making and maintaining positive changes. Some clients choose to maintain long-term monthly support, and others choose to leave and return when needing assistance through a new challenge.
Consults are available for those with limited time availability. Common consult topics are related to the impact of ADHD, Anxiety, Time-Management, Disruptive Behavior, School Advocacy, and Cohesive Parenting. Additionally, Elizabeth provides supervision to other mental health providers and hosts educational workshops. Insurance can be used for weekly and bi-weekly services. Consults and Educational Workshops are Self-Pay, though sliding-scale is sometimes available.
As a therapist, Elizabeth is more directive than passive in style, and quickly works to assess goals, and create an individualized treatment plan to address barriers. Elizabeth has extensive training and experience in treating all Anxiety disorders, managing ADHD (including building executive functioning and social skills), and Parenting Challenges.
Elizabeth is an independently licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, with experience in many mental health and educational settings. Moving from community mental health care to private practice in 2013, she strives to do effective brief treatment and ongoing support, for difficulties related to ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Grief, Parenting, and Family Conflict. Through the latest professional research and frequent trainings, she is an active learner in constant pursuit of new competencies. She holds a B.A. from the University of Massachusetts Boston and a M.S.W. from the University of New England.
Insurances accepted include (not limited to) Aetna, Anthem, Maine Health Anthem Plan, BlueCross and BlueShield, Harvard Pilgrim, Maine Community Health Options, Optum/UBH/UMR, Martin’s Point Advantage. Copay and payment toward deductible are due at time of service.
Outside of work, Elizabeth enjoys adventures, live music, storytelling, dance, art, nature walks, and swimming. As an extravert, she loves to be surrounded by family and friends. She is a Mom and an artist (drawing and painting mostly). While born and raised in Maine, she has lived in both Boston and San Diego, visited most of the United States, and has travelled to many countries. She is also a strong advocate for policy protecting families and children.
