Elizabeth C. Graves, M.S.W., L.C.S.W
Elizabeth (Liz) Manni-Graves is a graduate of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a B.S. in Social Sciences, and Fresno State with a Masters in Social Work. Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker (LCS66244) since 2015, Elizabeth has worked in clinical mental health settings and health care settings since 2009. She has experience with children, teenagers, adults, families, couples and the aging. Originally from the central coast, Elizabeth returned to the area in 2013 after practicing in the California central valley. Her most recent experience has been counseling veteran and military families. Her emphasis is on supporting individuals experiencing stress, interpersonal and relationship problems, codependency, depression, anxiety, trauma-related difficulties, chronic pain and women’s issues.
Elizabeth approaches counseling from a cognitive behavioral and systems perspective. She is trained in a multitude of interventions to effectively and compassionately treat life challenges, which cause uncertainty. Clients appreciate her nonjudgmental and reasonable approach. She currently lives in the North County with her husband and two young daughters, enjoying as much outdoor living as possible.