Dr. Elizabeth Gish

Pastoral Counselor, M Div

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3 Endorsed

Bowling Green, KY 42101

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This space is for the question-askers, seekers, dreamers, wounded, weary, and outcasts. This is the right space for you if your religious identity, faith experiences, or family background have been stressful, confusing, or harmful to you. This includes but is not limited to experiences with trauma, narcissism, dysfunctional relationships and families, religious teachings about sex and sexuality, or sexism. My clients include people who are still part of a faith community, as well as those who deconstructing, are not sure where they stand, have left their faith tradition, and those who are now atheists. Everyone is welcome here.

As I grew up, a lot of things that my family and churches told me didn't make sense to me and hurt me. I have spent decades studying psychology, psychotherapy, family dynamics, healing, and trauma, to try to better understand why things are the way they are, how they can be different, and how we can heal from our religious and family histories.

An essential part of the human experience is making sense of our world, our hopes, our longings, our family, our identities, and our community. In many families and religious communities, there is not the freedom, support, or space needed to do this in healthy ways. I provide support, care, and resources for sense-making, healing, and hope.

Call or Email Dr. Elizabeth Gish now for a free 15 minute consultation - (270) 561-7992

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Bowling Green, KY 42101

(270) 561-7992

I see most clients remotely, but I am often able to schedule an initial in-person session for clients that find that helpful.

I specialize in Dysfunctional Families, Religious Trauma and Narcissistic Personality (NPD)

$150 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and families

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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Bowling Green, KY 42101

(270) 561-7992

I see most clients remotely, but I am often able to schedule an initial in-person session for clients that find that helpful.

I specialize in Dysfunctional Families, Religious Trauma and Narcissistic Personality (NPD)

$150 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $150
Couple Sessions $150
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Pay by Cash, Paypal, Venmo, Zelle

I do not accept insurance. I provide some slots for a sliding scale fee. Please inquire if this is needed.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (270) 561-7992

Dr. Elizabeth Gish

Pastoral Counselor, M Div

I do not accept insurance. I provide some slots for a sliding scale fee. Please inquire if this is needed.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (270) 561-7992

Dr. Elizabeth Gish

Pastoral Counselor, M Div

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Degree/Diploma from Harvard University Elizabeth Gish
In Practice for 4 Years
Membership with American Academy of Psychotherapists
Membership with Association of Clinical Pastoral Education
Attended Harvard University, Th.D., Graduated 2013

I studied pastoral counseling, psychoanalysis, trauma & religion for a decade at Harvard University and take part in a wide range of continuing education opportunities.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (270) 561-7992

Dr. Elizabeth Gish

Pastoral Counselor, M Div

I studied pastoral counseling, psychoanalysis, trauma & religion for a decade at Harvard University and take part in a wide range of continuing education opportunities.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (270) 561-7992

Dr. Elizabeth Gish

Pastoral Counselor, M Div

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Dysfunctional Families
Religious Trauma
Narcissistic Personality (NPD)

Expertise

Bisexual
Codependency
Depression
Family Conflict
Grief
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Relationship Issues
Sex Therapy
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Spirituality
Transgender
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

Come, come, whoever you are. Wanderer, worshiper, lover of leaving. It doesn't matter. Ours is not a caravan of despair. Come, even if you have broken your vows a thousand times. Come, yet again. Come, come. -13th-century poet, Rumi

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (270) 561-7992

Dr. Elizabeth Gish

Pastoral Counselor, M Div

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (270) 561-7992

Dr. Elizabeth Gish

Pastoral Counselor, M Div

3 Endorsements

Katy Odenbaugh

MSSW

Elizabeth is an incredibly warm and insightful clinician. Her compassion is apparent from the moment you meet her. She is deeply passionate about the community she serves and is excellent in the care she provides!

Allison L Strickling

Counselor, MA, MDiv , LPCA

Elizabeth has a perfect balance of insight, education, and lived experience. She genuinely cares about those she works with and creates an ideal nonjudgmental atmosphere necessary for healing and change.

Laurie Cape

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC-S, NCC, CCTP-II

Dr. Gish is one of the most compassionate and intelligent professionals I've ever encountered. Her understanding of the therapy process combined with her intelligence and empathy make her one of the best practitioners I've ever encountered.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Mother ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Mother ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Culturally Sensitive
Existential
Feminist
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Psychoanalytic
Psychodynamic
Transpersonal
Trauma Focused

My focus is on creating a supportive place to explore religious and family history with the goal of healing, insight, and clarity. Specifically, I am trained as a psychodynamically oriented psychotherapist, which means I focus on creating a healthy, trusting relationship with my clients, exploring what's going on beneath the surface, and learning how to connect with, and love, our truest selves.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (270) 561-7992

Dr. Elizabeth Gish

Pastoral Counselor, M Div

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (270) 561-7992

Dr. Elizabeth Gish

Pastoral Counselor, M Div

Location

Primary Location

Bowling Green, KY 42101

(270) 561-7992

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I see most clients remotely, but I am often able to schedule an initial in-person session for clients that find that helpful.

Call for a free consultation now - (270) 561-7992

Dr. Elizabeth Gish

Pastoral Counselor, M Div

I see most clients remotely, but I am often able to schedule an initial in-person session for clients that find that helpful.

Call for a free consultation now - (270) 561-7992

Dr. Elizabeth Gish

Pastoral Counselor, M Div