About Me – Day by Day Psychotherapy

Meet day by day founder Elizabeth

Hi there, I am so glad you are here.

I’m Elizabeth Travis, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of Day By Day Psychotherapy, LCSW PLLC. I started this solo practice in 2023 to make quality mental health care more accessible in the Hudson Valley and across New York State through virtual therapy. I’m especially passionate about supporting individuals from mixed cultural and ethnic backgrounds who are navigating anxiety, depression, and major life transitions.

My professional path in mental health care has taken me through roles within inpatient and outpatient medical settings, where I gained valuable experience in case management, community based counseling, chronic illness support, and helping older adults access the care they need. But just as impactful has been my own lived experience, growing up in a single mother household and witnessing the effects of severe and persistent mental health struggles within my family. These early experiences gave me a deeply personal understanding of how mental health care can shape a person’s life and relationships. They’re a big part of why I am called to this work and approach it with great empathy, curiosity, and a genuine respect for each person’s experiences.

In our work together, I strive to create a space where you feel truly seen, heard, and supported. Therapy is a collaborative process, and we’ll work together to explore what you’re going through, build on your strengths, and develop tools to help you move forward. When it feels supportive to do so, I will gently invite you to reflect on long held beliefs that might be getting in the way of your growth. I also incorporate mind-body based practices (also called somatic approaches) to assist in deepening understanding of both emotional and physical experiences, and how they impact one another. Many individuals I work with come to therapy looking to untangle a mix of emotions while also processing the impact of larger systemic and cultural challenges, including issues related to racial identity and inequities in care.

It’s an honor to walk alongside my clients as they learn more about themselves, heal, and reconnect with what matters most. I’d be grateful for the chance to support you as you navigate your own journey, day by day.

Educational
Qualifications

Certifications

Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)

Basic Life Support certified (BLS)

NYS SCREEN certified

Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certified

Psychological First Aid (PFA)

In Practice for 9 years

Attended State University of New York at Albany, Clinical Social Work, Graduated 2017

Licensed by State of New York / 093793

Day By Day Psychotherapy LCSW, PLLC

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.

Email or Call (845) 834-7044

a journey to wholeness

At Day By Day, your therapy time is just that—your time. Each 45 or 53 minute session is dedicated entirely to you. That space and time is centered on your experiences, and any self disclosure on my end should be in service of you, the client, which I will occasionally engage when relevant.

The therapeutic relationship is unique, different from any other relationship you may have encountered. It might feel unfamiliar at first. You may be used to conversations where sharing is mutual, or where others quickly offer opinions or take up space with their own stories.

At Day By Day I’m committed to holding space where your voice is central—where your thoughts, feelings, and needs lead the way. This focus creates the foundation for meaningful progress and healing, one day at a time.”

I Welcome and Support Clients From All Backgrounds, Including But Not Limited To:

Ethnicities & Racial Identities

Black / African American
African Diaspora
Afro-Caribbean
Asian American
East Asian (e.g., Chinese, Japanese, Korean)
South Asian (e.g., Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan)
Southeast Asian (e.g., Filipino, Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian, Burmese)
Pacific Islander / Native Hawaiian
Middle Eastern / North African (MENA)
Arab American
Latinx / Hispanic
Indigenous / Native American / Alaska Native
Multiracial / Biracial
White / European Descent
Immigrant and Refugee Communities
Religious and Spiritual Identities
Jewish
Muslim
Christian (all denominations)
Hindu
Buddhist
Sikh
Spiritual but not religious
Agnostic / Atheist
Interfaith / Culturally religious individuals

Gender Identities

Cisgender
Transgender
Non-binary
Genderqueer
Gender non-conforming
Two-Spirit
Sexual Orientations
Lesbian
Gay
Bisexual
Pansexual
Asexual
Queer
Questioning
Heterosexual / Straight
Individuals in LGBTQIA+ relationships and families

Other Identities & Lived Experiences

Neurodivergent individuals (e.g., ADHD, Autism)
Neurodivergent individuals (e.g., ADHD, Autism)
Survivors of trauma
First-generation Americans
First-generation college students
Caregivers and healthcare professionals
Individuals navigating chronic illness or pain
Veterans and military families
People navigating racial, cultural, or identity-related stress

heal the depths + find harmony within

step 01

consultation

This brief call is a chance for us to connect. I’ll ask what brought you to therapy and what you’re hoping to get out of the process. If it feels like a good fit, you’re welcome to ask me any questions you have. Once you feel comfortable moving forward, we’ll go over fees and set up your intake appointment.

step 02

intake appointment

Your first virtual session at Day By Day is a space for you to share more about yourself and what you’re going through. I’ll ask questions about your current situation and some of your background, so I can better understand your experience.

step 03

the work begins

We’ll begin meeting regularly to journey through your experience and discover what keeps you stuck in the same patterns. I believe true healing and lasting change take time and can be painful. I’ll encourage you to have patience and trust in the messy process.