{"id":6956,"date":"2022-06-08T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-08T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/safeharbor.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/counselors\/elizabeth-purdum-lmsw\/"},"modified":"2026-09-23T13:46:46","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T13:46:46","slug":"elizabeth-purdum","status":"publish","type":"counselors","link":"https:\/\/safeharbor.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/?counselors=elizabeth-purdum","title":{"rendered":"Elizabeth Purdum, LMSW"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/api.badgr.io\/public\/assertions\/qWrz8FAwT8iWujufZh_g3g?identity__email=epurdum%40safeharborbc.com\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.safeharborbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Client-Thrive-Completion-1-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3238\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:242px;height:206px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Practicing since: 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Elizabeth practices a combination of evidence-based treatment modalities. She determines the appropriate modality collaboratively with each individual and with their families\/support systems when appropriate. She uses a strengths-based approach to help individuals recognize their strengths and abilities. And she utilizes cognitive-behavioral interventions to help individuals build autonomy and self-confidence and guides them as they take control of their situations and understand symptoms and triggers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While completing her master\u2019s degree in clinical social work, Elizabeth gained additional training and certifications in crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and emergency medical response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In her spare time, Elizabeth likes to explore nature with her dog, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and travel to new places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Elizabeth Purdum is licensed in the state of Maryland (#29607) under the supervision of&nbsp;JaVon Townsend, LCSW-C Maryland (#18669).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/api.badgr.io\/public\/assertions\/haNF82qYTG-yEpWwTvNH9w?identity__email=epurdum%40safeharborbc.com\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.safeharborbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/engagement-badge-e1673642675653.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3436 size-full\"\/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Engagement Badge<\/strong><br>Awarded: 10\/9\/2023<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/api.badgr.io\/public\/assertions\/YW-Tg771SwCws7s9Ic6pQw\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.safeharborbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/connection-badge.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3190 size-full\"\/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Connection Badge<\/strong><br>Awarded: 10\/8\/2023<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/api.badgr.io\/public\/assertions\/9jkl-TezTtal5F3-PZvP8A?identity__email=epurdum%40safeharborbc.com\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.safeharborbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Collaboration-badge.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3513 size-full\"\/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Collaboration Badge<\/strong><br>Awarded: 10\/23\/2023<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":7996,"template":"","locations":[39,98,99,173,426],"insurance":[22,23,51],"issues":[78,53,54,55,19,57,21,26,27,31,33,42,44,45,46,68,50],"gender":[76],"age_groups":[17,18,101,61,416],"language":[28],"treatment_orientation":[24,114,100],"video_counseling":[52],"demographics":[29,30,63,37,65],"zip_code":[],"care":[],"accepting_new_clients":[405],"class_list":["post-6956","counselors","type-counselors","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","locations-maryland","locations-silver-spring-condo","locations-silver-spring-md","locations-upper-marlboro-md","locations-upper-marlboro-md-upper-marlboro-condo-office","insurance-carefirst-bluecross-blueshield","insurance-cigna","insurance-united-healthcare","issues-abortion","issues-abuse-neglect","issues-add-adhd","issues-adoption-foster-care","issues-anxiety-panic","issues-bipolar-disorder","issues-career-counseling","issues-depression","issues-divorce","issues-grief-bereavement","issues-anger-management","issues-ocd","issues-addiction-process-i-e-food-gambling-other","issues-self-esteem-self-worth","issues-sex-therapy","issues-sleep-insomnia","issues-ptsd","gender-female","age_groups-adolescents-12-17","age_groups-adults-18","age_groups-elementary-6-11","age_groups-senior-elders","age_groups-preschool-3-4","language-english","treatment_orientation-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt","treatment_orientation-internal-family-systems-ifs","treatment_orientation-trauma-focused","video_counseling-yes","demographics-family-therapy","demographics-female","demographics-lgbt","demographics-male","demographics-military","accepting_new_clients-yes"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Elizabeth Purdum, LMSW - Safe Harbor<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"noindex, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Elizabeth Purdum, LMSW - Safe Harbor\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Practicing since: 2022 Elizabeth practices a combination of evidence-based treatment modalities. 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