With nearly two decades of dedicated experience in social work, Elizabeth Cozzocrea is a highly skilled and compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker with credentials in both Connecticut and New York. Elizabeth earned a Master of Social Work degree from Portland State University in Oregon, and has received advanced training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and parent education.
Throughout her career, Elizabeth has worked extensively with individuals, families, and in therapeutic group settings, demonstrating a profound commitment to enhancing the well-being of her clients. Her professional journey includes 15 years of specialized experience at an inpatient psychiatric facility, where she provided critical support to adolescents and their families during times of crisis.
Elizabeth joined the Riverwalk Group 6 years ago. Her practice focuses on tweens, teens, adults, couples and families.
In addition to her clinical work, Elizabeth enjoys providing supervision to social workers preparing for their licensing exams, leveraging her extensive experience to guide and support the next generation of professionals.
Residing in New York with her husband, two teenagers, and their beloved yorkie, Elizabeth values outdoor activities, reading, road trips, and of course listening to the Dave Matthews Band. Known for her caring, compassionate, and empathetic approach, Elizabeth integrates these personal qualities into her professional practice, making a positive impact on those she works with.