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Rev. Elizabeth Hector, LCSW

  • Experience13 years
  • LocationMontana
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, LGBT, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Elizabeth

Rev. Elizabeth Hector brings an integrative, trauma-informed approach that centers Internal Family Systems alongside other evidence-informed methods.

Background and approach

She blends 13 years of social work experience with nearly three decades of ordained pastoral ministry to offer a style grounded in acceptance and gentleness for people of all genders and sexualities. Her work often addresses trauma and co-occurring disorders, and she focuses on helping clients reclaim stability and agency when life feels chaotic.

She is trained in EMDR and uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered techniques when appropriate, tailoring interventions to the individual’s needs. Her practice has included youth work, group home settings, and supporting people facing chronic illness and end-of-life concerns, as well as assisting those navigating grief, addiction, mood disorders, and LGBT-related issues.

Elizabeth holds an LCSW and works with clients in Montana and internationally in English, offering various online session formats to increase access and fit different preferences.

How integrative approaches translate to online therapy



Internal Family Systems (IFS) helps clients explore and relate to the different parts of themselves with curiosity and nonjudgment; online sessions can support this inner work by allowing space for reflection, guided exploration, and therapist-led interventions that honor inner experience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skills-building, which adapts well to video or phone sessions using worksheets and between-session practice. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that utilizes structured protocols to process disturbing memories, and elements of EMDR can be integrated into remote work when clinically appropriate.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. The therapist will work together with clients to determine which combination of methods best fits their goals, needs, and personal preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps tailor interventions for mood disorders, trauma, grief, and co-occurring concerns.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or to access a licensed professional from different locations. These options allow clients to choose formats that feel most comfortable while still receiving consistent support and therapeutic work.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Elizabeth works with a wide range of issues including trauma and abuse, stress and anxiety, grief and depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and family problems, and ADHD among other areas.
What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?
Her practice combines Internal Family Systems with client-centered work and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and she also uses EMDR and mindfulness techniques when appropriate to address trauma and mood disorders.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She has 13 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker and additional pastoral experience spanning about 28 years prior to clinical practice.
Where is the therapist licensed and based?
Elizabeth holds an LCSW with license details MT LCSW BBH-LCSW-LIC-4525 and is based in Montana.
Can someone who lives outside the United States work with this therapist?
Yes, she accepts international clients and provides services in English.
What session formats are offered for online work?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

Montana

Languages

English