Ms. Elizabeth Nickole McCarty Baumeister, LCSW
(she/her)
Preferred Name: Liz
About Me
I've been privileged to hear my clients describe my approach as one driven by curiosity. In my view, you are the expert on your own experiences, emotions, and aspirations. I firmly believe that everyone possesses the inner strength and resources to confront life's obstacles and cultivate resilience. My aim is to walk with you you on your path to healing, growth, and transformation. My therapeutic style revolves around being trauma-informed, client-centered, and often infused with humor and humility. Though we may tackle challenging topics, therapy under my guidance is intended to be both enjoyable and light-hearted. I strive to create a secure environment for exploration and processing. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I recognize the profound ways trauma can affect our ability to trust others and feel secure in the world. I specialize in assisting individuals navigating high-conflict relationships and those who have struggled to find the right therapeutic support in the past. My practice focuses on fostering positive communication, building trust, setting healthy boundaries, and enhancing connection within relationships, whether with individuals, families, couples, or parents. I am dedicated to challenging harmful patterns and exploring past experiences that may be impacting current relationship satisfaction. With confidence and compassion, I am committed to guiding clients towards achieving healthier and more fulfilling relationships. In my free time, I can be found spending time with the important people in my life and my pets. I enjoy traveling, exploring new areas, being outdoors, and trying new restaurants. I'm a huge foodie! Music is a big part of my life, and I love going to concerts and festivals. In the evenings I like to watch a variety of TV shows or work on whatever art project I have at the moment.
Education & Experience
2006: BS Psychology from Santa Clara University 2010: MSW from San Jose State University 2008-2012: Telephone Crisis Counselor 2011: Mobile Crisis Support Counselor working with clients of the San Andreas Regional Center with developmental disabilities and mental health issues. 2011-2012: Intern through Santa Clara County Office of Education offering social work counseling and support an an alternative education school site in an underserved area of Santa Clara County. 2012-2013: Residential Relief Counselor for a group home for teen females. 2012-2015: Completed second year graduate program internship and then worked for 2.5 years as an associate therapist at Community Solutions. Worked with children and adolescents involved in the juvenile justice system and child welfare. 2015-2016: Outpatient Therapist through Seneca providing community based mental health services to teens involved in the juvenile justice system and child welfare. 2016-2020: School-based therapist at an elementary school and clinic-based therapist for clients of all ages at the former federally qualified health center Foothill Community Health Center. 2020-2025: One year as Clinical Supervisor and 4 years as Clinical Director for Teen Therapy Center and Family Therapy Center of Silicon Valley. Specializing in families and couples struggling with addiction. 2025-Present: Private practice
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
CAMFT Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
Specialty Area
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- Family Issues
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- Couples
- Families
- Seniors
Language
- English
Insurance
- Does Not Accept Insurance