Dr. Ferguson's typically has a wait list for new clients, which can be several months out for an initial consultation. If you feel you cannot comfortably wait that long to begin treatment, you may wish to schedule instead with one of the other practitioners in the practice who is currently working with Dr. Ferguson.
Elizabeth Rigsbee, MA, LCAS
Elizabeth is a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist providing individual, family and group therapy to clients ages 10+ with substance abuse concerns and other co-occurring disorders. Elizabeth's clinical experience includes emotional intensity disorders, anxiety and mood disorders, substance use disorders, trauma and behavioral disorders. Modalities of practice include: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy techniques and parent-child interaction techniques, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Crisis Intervention techniques and EMDR therapy.
Elizabeth is passionate about her work with clients and utilizes an integrative, person-centered therapeutic approach. She strives to create genuine, meaningful, and personalized connections with her clients. She believes therapy should be a non-judgmental atmosphere where individuals can feel safe to explore their needs, increase awareness, and obtain their goals for wellness. You can expect a warm environment rooted in empathy and acceptance that promotes change when working with Elizabeth.
Elizabeth is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Iowa and is in the process of obtaining her Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor credential in North Carolina. In Iowa, she provided individual and family therapy with clients aged 2-8. For clients in this age range she typically utilizes play therapy techniques and parent child therapy. For clients age 9+, she provides individual, family and group therapy that is tailored to the client needs.
Elizabeth earned her Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of North Carolina Wilmington in May of 2015. Shortly after graduation, she moved to Iowa to be close to family and is now returning to North Carolina as this is the place she considers home.
Elizabeth is passionate about her work with clients and utilizes an integrative, person-centered therapeutic approach. She strives to create genuine, meaningful, and personalized connections with her clients. She believes therapy should be a non-judgmental atmosphere where individuals can feel safe to explore their needs, increase awareness, and obtain their goals for wellness. You can expect a warm environment rooted in empathy and acceptance that promotes change when working with Elizabeth.
Elizabeth is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Iowa and is in the process of obtaining her Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor credential in North Carolina. In Iowa, she provided individual and family therapy with clients aged 2-8. For clients in this age range she typically utilizes play therapy techniques and parent child therapy. For clients age 9+, she provides individual, family and group therapy that is tailored to the client needs.
Elizabeth earned her Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of North Carolina Wilmington in May of 2015. Shortly after graduation, she moved to Iowa to be close to family and is now returning to North Carolina as this is the place she considers home.
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