Elizabeth Ponds
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW (they, them)
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2 Endorsed
Let's Connect (704) 666-9892
I go by Ellis, and I am autistic, disabled, queer, and agender. <3 I believe you are the expert of your own experience, possessing inherent worth and galactic inner landscapes that deserve to be seen and celebrated. I enjoy working with clients who want to carve a fulfilling, value-led path outside of neuro-normativity and all systems of oppression. We may be a good fit if you are someone who feels at great depths and grapples with existential grief. Perhaps you're creative, autistic, AuDHD, 2e/3e, an OCDer, chronically ill, or LGBTQIA+ (ace/aro/trans/nb/enm)? Perhaps you are a pretty neat human? I'm honored to be here with you. :)
I practice from a neuro-affirming, decolonial paradigm. I use an eclectic, relational, trauma-informed approach, leaning on lived experience while incorporating parts work, somatic exploration, creative writing, and acceptance and commitment therapy. I meet each client wherever they are, with curiosity, accommodation, consent, gentleness, and respect.
I practice cultural humility/competence, and I actively listen to or am in relationship with people who have lived experience and wisdom related to being neurodivergent, mad, plural, Black, Latine, Indigenous, spiritual, undocumented, POGM/S, disabled, chronically ill, gender-nonconforming, and much more. It would be a privilege to be part of your journey!
Call or Email Elizabeth Ponds now for a free 15 minute consultation - (704) 666-9892
Let's Connect (704) 666-9892
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- NC State Health Plan
Elizabeth Ponds
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (704) 666-9892
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / C017529 Elizabeth Ponds
- In Practice for 5 years
- Attended Winthrop University, MSW, Graduated 2020
- License: South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners - Independent Social Worker Telehealth Provider 1176 / 2025
- Membership with Charlotte Transgender Healthcare Group N/A / 2022
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Elizabeth Ponds
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (704) 666-9892
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Autism
- LGBTQ+
- Self Esteem
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Asexual and Aromantic identities
- Bisexual
- Chronic Illness
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Domestic Violence
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Lesbian
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self-Harming
- Spirituality
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Elizabeth Ponds
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (704) 666-9892
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Religion
Secular and Non-Religious
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Religion
Secular and Non-Religious
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Experiential Therapy
- Expressive Arts
- Feminist
- I-CBT for OCD
- Person-Centered
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
Elizabeth Ponds
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (704) 666-9892
Groups
Charlotte, NC Autistic Adult Peer Social Group
This FREE gathering is for autistic adults to connect with other autistic people in the Mecklenburg, NC area and is held in a private location in the Chantilly area of Charlotte (max 10 ppl per group). We hope to help you feel cozy, accommodated, and free to be unapologetically yourself. This is not a therapeutic group but a neuro-affirming peer group. **If you are a current or previous client of mine, this group is not a good fit, as it is unethical for me to foster a dual relationship.** Please sign up here: https://grasshoppersignup.com/s/95oxgv
Expertise
Autism
Peer Relationships
Age
Adults
Group Meets
Second Sun 4 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.
Location
Charlotte, NC 28205
Email Elizabeth Ponds about this group or call - (704) 666-9892
Location
Additional Location
Charlotte, NC 28211
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Elizabeth Ponds
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (704) 666-9892