About Dr. Elizabeth O'Keefe
Hello, I'm Dr. Elizabeth O'Keefe-Morse (Dr. O'Keefe). If you are reading this, it most likely means you or someone you love is struggling emotionally. I would be happy to assist you in finding healthy ways to manage sadness, anxiety, or stress, cope with painful or traumatic experiences, and increase your self-esteem.
As a therapist, I strive to be compassionate, genuine, and to help clients draw on their inner strengths. I'd be happy to share more information during a free 15 minute phone consultation.
Background & Experience
Dr. O'Keefe is a licensed psychologist and certified school psychologist. She completed her undergraduate work at Fordham University and received her doctorate in a combined School & Community Psychology program from Hofstra University. Her New York state license number is 019862. In terms of technical specifics of practice, Dr. O'Keefe uses a combination of empirically validated therapies, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (including Trauma-Focused CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness strategies.
Professional Development (Partial List):
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-1) Certification [2019]
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy - Level 1 [2019]
- Mindfulness Based Interventions Clinical Training [2017]
- Diagnosis of Mental Illness in Intellectual Disabilities Clinical Training [2016]
- Certified Interviewer & Trainer in Person Centered Planning: Personal Outcome Measures. Training provided by CQL – the Council on Quality and Leadership [2015]
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Training Course. Training provided by the National Crime Victims Research & Treatment Center [2014]