Professional and Educational Background

Elizabeth Snyder, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, received her MS in Psychology from Western Washington University in 2000. She has training in the areas of Cognitive Behavior therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Existential-Phenomenological Therapy. Elizabeth maintains a clinical practice serving mostly young adults and adolescents as well as assists Dr. Evan Freedman with forensic psychological and parenting evaluations. She serves as the President of the Board of Directors for Kids’ Council Northwest, an organization that provides support and resources to youth experiencing grief and loss from the death of a parent, caregiver or sibling. She has volunteered with Camp Willie and Treehouse, programs that support children and families who have experienced a death.  Elizabeth has worked in the mental health field for over ten years.

Areas of Specialization

Elizabeth enjoys the opportunity to assist adults, young people, and children 8 years and older who are needing treatment for: 

• Depression/mood problems
• Anxiety and trauma\
• Eating/body disturbances
• Adjustment and interpersonal problems
• Young adult conflicts
• Coping with issues of terminal illness
• Grief and loss
• Anxiety, anger and depression
• Chronic medical illnesses (HIV/AIDS, cancer, and renal failure)

Elizabeth likes to work with clients from a strength-based perspective and believes that individuals have the knowledge and ability to help themselves with the collaboration and understanding of another individual. Her intent is to provide a respectful and holistic relationship-based approach to therapy.

Personal Information

Elizabeth enjoys spending her free time with family and friends, enjoying the outdoors with activities such as hiking, skiing, running, biking, backpacking and being out in the fresh air.