I am currently accepting new clients both in-person and online.
License #LCSW19012
Your life looks good on paper. So why does it feel so heavy on the inside?
Grounded, relational, and neuro-affirming therapy for adults navigating burnout, major life transitions, or the personal impact of Parkinson’s or dementia
Elizabeth "Betsy" Conlan, LCSW
LCSW#19012
When your life appears successful on the outside, it is easy to fall into a trap of self-judgment. You might tell yourself, "I have no right to feel this way," or "I should be happier." But feeling overwhelmed despite your achievements isn’t a personal failure—it’s a signal that the protective strategies and patterns that got you this far are no longer serving who you are today.
You are in the middle of a major life transition—such as career changes, raising children, empty nesting or retirement—and want deeper, more authentic connections with yourself and others.
You’re a healthcare clinician or mental health provider exhausted by system dynamics, moral injury, and the constant strain of establishing healthy workplace boundaries.
Your mind sees patterns and solutions others miss, but managing constant mental intensity, workplace expectations, or masking leaves you drained (whether you identify with ADHD, high sensitivity, or simply think outside the box).
You or a loved one are facing Parkinson’s or dementia, and you are trying to navigate profound identity shifts, increased care needs, and grief.
With over 30 years of clinical experience—including 7 years of specialized practice at the Stanford Neuroscience Health Center—I bring practical insight, deep clinical expertise, and a grounded, adaptable presence to our work together.
My approach is person-centered, relational, and attachment-informed. I don't believe in one-size-fits-all solutions or fixing what isn't broken. Instead, therapy with me is a collaborative, non-judgmental space where you can safely drop the armor.
Our work is fully tailored to how your mind naturally processes the world. Together, we help you step out of old protective survival strategies and create authentic patterns that truly support your health, relationships, and well-being today.
Life Transitions & Relational Growth
Navigating pivotal life changes—including college launching, career shifts, empty nesting, and retirement—while learning to release old survival strategies and cultivate deeper interpersonal connections.
Clinician & Provider Burnout
Grounded, confidential support built on 30 years of navigating hospital and mental health system dynamics. Together, we address moral injury, process system pressures, and build sustainable workplace boundaries.
Parkinson’s, Dementia & Caregiver Support
7 years of specialized clinical experience at the Stanford Neuroscience Health Center helping diagnosed individuals and family care partners navigate identity shifts, grief, complex dynamics, and burnout.
Neuro-Affirming Space for Creative Minds
Strengths-based therapy honoring ADHD, out-of-the-box thinking, and unique cognitive styles. We focus on protecting your energy, dropping unhelpful masking, and leveraging your natural strengths without pathologizing how your brain works.
I believe we all need help at times and you don’t have to carry the weight alone
Reaching out for support takes real courage—I'm glad you're here.
I invite you to take a gentle first step: schedule a complimentary 15-minute video chat so we can discuss your needs, answer your questions, and explore if we are a good fit to work together.