Elizabeth Murney, MSW, LCSW, Therapist in Poway, California

Specialties:

Anxiety Caregiving Depression/feeling down General relationship issues Grief & loss Marital stress or divorce Panic attacks +34

Ages Served

15-75+

Manages Medications

No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance

Yes - View accepted plans

About Elizabeth Murney (She/Her)

Elizabeth Murney is a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience providing supportive services to adults, children and families in San Diego. She was employed by San Diego County Children’s Services Bureau from 1985-2007. Licensed in 1999, she has been in clinical practice with PsyCare since 2003 . She has extensive knowledge and experience in the areas of child protection, adoption, parenting education, chemical dependency, and domestic violence.

Ms. Murney’s clinical background includes a focus in the treatment of mood disorders utilizing cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques combined with insight-oriented therapies. Her specialties also include self-esteem enhancement, relationship concerns, challenges of adolescence, and women’s issues.

She is caring, compassionate, and non-judgmental in her approach to helping others work toward making positive life changes.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Individual Therapy: Ages 15-75+
Couples Therapy: Ages 41-75+

Areas of Focus

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

Anxiety
Depression/feeling down
Grief & loss
Panic attacks
Self-esteem
Stress management
ADHD
Adoption & foster care
Aging
Alcohol use
Anger issues
Attention & focus
Autism: generally independent
Bipolar Disorder
Career & relationships (mid-life)
Career & work issues
Caregiving
Childhood behavioral issues
Chronic pain-related issues
Domestic violence & abuse
Drug/substance use
Emotional abuse
Empty nesters
End-of-life challenges
Focus, concentration & memory
General relationship issues
Intense mood changes
Marital stress or divorce
Menopause & perimenopause
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Other women's health concerns
Parenthood
PMS & PMDD
Premarital counseling
Retirement
School behavioral issues
Sex & intimacy issues
Sleep issues or insomnia
Social injustice
Unhealthy eating habits

Couples Therapy

Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.

Anxiety
Caregiving
General relationship issues
Marital stress or divorce
Panic attacks
Premarital counseling
Stress management
Adoption & foster care
Alcohol use
Anger issues
Career & relationships (mid-life)
Career & work issues
Childhood behavioral issues
Depression/feeling down
Domestic violence & abuse
Drug/substance use
Emotional abuse
Empty nesters
Family conflict
Grief & loss
Parenthood
School behavioral issues
Self-esteem
Sex & intimacy issues

Insurances Accepted

Languages

English

Education

University of Missouri-Columbia
Southwest Missouri State University

Locations

LifeStance Health
15611 Pomerado Rd
Suite 535
Poway, CA 92064

Get Directions Phone Number

858-737-6073

858-726-6048

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Our initial visit was a first step towards progress. We had a lot of information to share and hope to start working on a plan at our next visit. Elizabeth Murney was kind, knowledgeable and efficient with her time management.

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David G.

Oct 05, 2021

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Beth has been my counselor for about 20 years. She's a passionate professional about her work and an incredibly kind woman. I always feel better and my load lighter after speaking with Beth.

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Lynn F.

Oct 11, 2025

Google

Very personable and is great at RE-directing the goal in mind, acknowledging all parties thoughts and feelings. We are looking forward to working with Beth as our marriage counselor.

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