Elizabeth Gonzales

MSW, LMSW

816-246-4465

Elizabeth Gonzales-Manns is a Licensed Master Level Social Worker who has over 20 years of experience working in a variety of settings including healthcare, education, domestic violence, child welfare, and grief and loss. She has experience working with children, adults, couples and groups.

Elizabeth received her Bachelor of Social Work degree from Avila University, and then continued to the University of Kansas where she obtained her Master of Social Work degree. She later returned to Avila University for a second master’s degree, Organizational Development. Elizabeth enjoys learning and growing her skills. She has obtained additional training in leadership coaching, victim and survivor services, and diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

Elizabeth believes that all clients are capable and have the potential to reach their desired goals. She is dedicated to helping empower her clients by utilizing a variety of techniques inclusive of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strengths-Based, Solution-Focused and Motivational Interviewing to provide support through the therapeutic process.

In her free time Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors, watching and playing sports, learning new things, and being involved in her community.