Dr. Elizabeth Pearce, PsyD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Elizabeth Pearce, PsyD Psychologist at Grace Behavioral Health

Dr. Elizabeth Pearce, PsyD, NATC, CCTP is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and certified in Narcissistic Abuse Treatment, Clinical Trauma Treatment, and has advanced training in Perinatal Mental Health. Dr. Elizabeth specializes in walking with survivors of emotional (and narcissistic) abuse and antagonistic relationship stress through the stages of identifying patterns of abuse and neglect, healing, and moving forward in your life and relationships. She works with clients to overcome the impact of trauma - whether recent, developmental, or complex - in their lives. Dr. Elizabeth also supports women in the childbearing years (pregnancy and fertility issues, postpartum mental mood and anxiety, birth trauma).

Dr. Elizabeth’s work focuses on the importance of compassionate witness - from your therapist, and within yourself, decreasing the shame that painful experiences often create. She skillfully utilizes Internal Family Systems (IFS, an evidence-based therapy with similarities to EMDR) to help clients meet and heal the burdened, hurting parts of themselves. Dr. Elizabeth finds that her clients often benefit, too, from understanding how the brain and nervous system have been impacted by past experiences and relationships, and how this affects your emotional well-being and response style in the present. She understands the dynamics of therapy that lead to life change and brain change. She provides direction for nutritional and holistic considerations that may help support your mental health journey. Dr. Elizabeth focuses on the whole person, mind, body, and spirit.

About Dr. Elizabeth’s Philosophy of Care:

“Deep down, you are resilient, and in your struggles there waits an opportunity to grow stronger. Believing this, I offer counseling for a wide variety of issues including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, trauma and abuse recovery, and postpartum/perinatal mental health. When you feel overwhelmed, I offer a safe, compassionate place to explore your feelings and experiences, and will collaborate with you to heal and build the skills to move forward in your life and relationships.

As a licensed Clinical Psychologist, I love working with clients to discover how past experiences might be preventing you from functioning optimally in the present. For those who desire Christian therapy, I offer counseling that integrates spiritual issues and works within your understanding of faith and Scripture. Biblical truths unlock the door to healing, especially when applied in harmony with psychological insights. I welcome clients of all backgrounds who hope to unlock the areas where they feel stuck!

Whatever your specific challenges are, I feel confident that together we can get to the heart of the problem and empower you to create meaningful change in your life. I want you to feel supported and to know you are capable of reaching your goals, in life and in your relationships.” 

Areas of specialty: 

  • Narcissistic abuse healing and recovery (NATC Certification)

  • Trauma recovery (CCTP Certification)

  • Spiritual/Christian struggles

  • Anxiety therapy for generalized anxiety and panic

  • Surviving emotional abuse and neglect

  • Life transitions, grief work, coping skills

  • Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C Advanced Training) including:

    • Postpartum depression/mood disorders

    • Postpartum anxiety

    • Difficult or traumatic birth

Treatment approaches include:

  • Internal Family Systems therapy (IFS) (Parts Work)

  • Polyvagal approach to trauma, anxiety

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Dialectical-Behavior therapy (DBT)

  • Mindfulness therapy

Professional Licenses:

  • Clinical Psychologist, New Jersey (License #35SI00598400)

  • Clinical Psychologist, Pennsylvania (License #PS017205)

  • PsyPACT licensure for interstate practice (Telehealth) (Mobility #8460)

Training & Certifications:

  • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)

  • Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Certification (NATC)

  • Advanced training in perinatal mental health from Postpartum Support International

  • Providence Behavioral Health, Lancaster, PA - Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Psychology

  • Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA - Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsyD)

  • The Reading Hospital Center for Mental Health, Reading, PA - Predoctoral Internship

  • Grove City College, Grove City, PA - Bachelor’s in Psychology

  • DONA-Certified birth doula & Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator

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