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Elizabeth joined the Office of Victim Assistance in July 2018 as the Assistant Director.Ìý Elizabeth has been promoted during her time at OVA and as of July 2024 she is the SeniorÌýAssociate Director. Elizabeth has experience in the trauma field as a therapist and advocate since 2012. She received her bachelor's degrees in Psychology and English from the University of Virginia and her master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Loyola University Maryland.Ìý Before joining OVA, Elizabeth was a counselor at a trauma program at a top-ranked behavioral health hospital in Maryland. There she provided individual and group counseling to an inpatient and outpatient population of survivors of trauma.

Elizabeth is an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) and leads OVA's clinical team. Her therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing on psychodynamic theory, cognitive therapies, and mindfulness-based practices. Elizabeth is committed to providing trauma-informed, culturally responsive counseling and advocacy services services that recognize the diverse experiences, identities, and needs of the individuals and communities OVA serves.