Elizabeth Jewitt, B.A.
Therapist Matchmaker & Chief Communications Coordinator
Pronouns: She/Her
I’m Elizabeth
Hi there! I’m Elizabeth - Woven’s therapist matchmaker and chief communications coordinator. If you’ve ever sent us an email or given us a call, it’s most likely been me on the other end. If you’ve reached out in the past - hello again! If not - nice to e-meet you!
Who do I help?
I help anyone and everyone looking for their perfect therapist match at Woven. It can be rough out there finding a good therapeutic fit, and there are so many things to consider when looking for a new therapist: your availability, the therapist’s schedule, shared goals, therapist specializations, fees, insurance, and of course, overall chemistry! (Plus having to talk about your trauma over and over to different practitioners can be exhausting all on its own!) I’m here to make that process easier for you.
Just like a great friendship, the foundation of a therapist-client relationship is built on trust and safety, and I understand how important it is for you to feel supported and understood in order to begin working on your healing journey. My goal is for it to be easy for you to say yes!
How the process works:
Step 1: Book your consultation
We have two options for those looking to schedule an appointment with me. You can either:
Fill out our form with your contact info & answer a few questions. I will then reach out in 24-48 hours to schedule a matchmaking consultation & answer any questions you may have. This may be ideal if you are looking for a quicker booking process, or who don’t see a time on the calendar that works for you.
Schedule an appointment on our calendar. This is probably the easiest option but may require you to wait 1-3 days for a consultation.
Step 2: Consultation
Consultations take about 30 minutes and are done over the phone. This is a low-stress, easy & warm conversation getting to know a bit about you, your availability, cost, and what you’re looking to address in therapy.
Step 3: Match with Therapist & Book Intake Appointment
During the call, I will match you with the therapist who I think would be your best fit based on specialty, fee, and availability. I will schedule you on their calendar and then connect you with your new therapist via email. All you need to do after that is fill out your intake forms, download our telehealth app, log into your client portal, and show up to your appointment. Hooray!
I’m here to help.
Let’s get you scheduled
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