Elizabeth Hooks, M.Ed., Psy.D.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist and licensed professional teacher with over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and Psychology from the University of North Carolina (1996) and a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Georgia (2001). I worked as an educator in various roles for ten years prior to returning to school to earn my doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver (2010).

During my time as an educator, I worked as an elementary classroom teacher, special educator, literacy coach, and reading specialist. In these roles I served as head of the student intervention teams, developed individualized curriculums to meet student needs, and developed programs to build relationships between parents and the schools. I have continued to use this background in my work as a psychologist in order to provide comprehensive psychoeducational assessments, and to work with parents to help them make the best educational decisions for their children.

As a psychologist, I have specialized in issues that frequently affect children and adolescents. One primary focus has been in working with children who experience trauma, and understanding how these early experiences can impact subsequent development. I frequently work with developmental disorders and mental health disorders that are the most common in children and adolescents.  I have also worked with clients whose sexual or gender identity does not fit with mainstream labels to try and help them develop pride and happiness in their own unique identities.  

I work from a systemic and developmental perspective. I believe that children and adolescents are unique because their stage of development significantly impacts how they view the world, how they cope with stressors, and what resources they are able to use to overcome obstacles. I also believe that the family plays an important role in supporting youth. Therefore, I often integrate family therapy in my treatment approach. In developing interventions, I draw from research in resiliency and positive psychology in order to try and strengthen coping skills and resources for my clients as well as their families. I also believe it is important to take a collaborative approach in working with clients in order to respect and cultivate their perspectives, cultural values, and beliefs. For more information visit www.drelizabethhooks.com.

CONTACT

To contact Dr. Hooks call (919) 493-2674 extension 115 and leave a confidential message clearly stating your name and phone number. She will return your call as soon as possible. 

Dr. Hooks is currently taking new clients for therapy but is not doing psychological evaluations at this time.

Current clients: Click this link to access the secure client portal: https://counselingservicesinc.clientsecure.me

INSURANCE

BCBS and Aetna