Elizabeth Tapley Ed.S., LPC, NCC
Elizabeth Tapley is a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor who helps children, teens, and adults heal from trauma and navigate life’s challenges. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from Auburn University, graduating Cum Laude, and went on to complete both a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and an Educational Specialist degree in Counselor Education.
Elizabeth has experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, working with individuals facing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and psychological concerns. Before founding The Collective Therapy Center, she served as a Clinical Therapist at Prescott House Child Advocacy Center, providing therapy to children, teens, and families impacted by abuse, neglect, and other traumatic experiences.
Her specialties include treating childhood trauma, anxiety, stress, attachment disturbances, and trauma-related struggles. She is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, TraumaPlay, and Eye Movement Desensitization and
Reprocessing (EMDR). She is also trained in providing psychosexual assessments and treatment for youth with problematic sexual behaviors.
Elizabeth’s Person-Centered Approach emphasizes creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard and valued. At The Collective Therapy Center, she and her team offer a compassionate environment where people of all ages can process difficult experiences, build resilience, and move toward personal growth.