Dr. Elizabeth Houghton – Licensed Psychologist in West Hartford.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. I received my master’s degree and doctorate from the Wright Institute in Berkeley California. I completed my doctoral training at U.C. Davis Medical Center in rehabilitation neuropsychology. For over fifteen years I have worked to combine my interest in neuroscience and my passion for recovery and wellness. I have worked in inpatient hospital settings, outpatient clinics, community mental health agencies and private practice. My specific clinical interests include: complex trauma and dissociative disorders/personality disorders, depression, anxiety disorders, gender identity issues, ADHD, self-injury, and disordered eating. I use an integrative approach combining an analytic lens and evidence-based treatment interventions such as cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction. I have extensive experience in psychological and neuropsychological testing.  During my tenure as a psychiatric hospital administrator and staff educator, I was recruited to join Maine’s DHHS Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Coalition to address biases in the state’s workforce and develop LGBTQIA+ training for state employees.  I work with adolescents, adults and geriatric clients. 

Therapy is a safe space for teens to process thoughts and emotions. Therapeutic support can nurture self-esteem and self-compassion while improving emotional and behavioral regulation skills. Therapy builds insight and reflective capacity during a critical neurodevelopmental phase. 

There are many types of psychological evaluations. Psychological tests, clinical interviews, and other tools are used to measure and observe an individual’s behavior to determine a diagnosis and create a treatment plan with interventions and supports. 

Here is a snapshot of the process…