Elisabeth (Betsy) Cowin, M.A., M.S.W., LMHCA
Intern / Postdoctoral Fellow

Betsy is joining CATS in July 2026. She will receive her PhD in August 2026.

Education:

Master of Arts in Psychology / Doctoral Candidate in the Clinical PhD Program, Child & Family Track, Early Intervention Specialization
Case Western Reserve University, Cleaveland, Ohio

Master of Social Work, Concentration: Child Mental Health and Health, Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri

Licensure:

Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate MC61419686, practicing under the supervision of Karen Pavlidis, PhD and Andrea Dorsch, PhD.

Therapy Services

• Children and teens

• Parenting 

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Disruptive behavior

• Emotion dysregulation

Special Populations

• Neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g., ADHD, autism)

• Complex medical histories/ chronic conditions

• Preschoolers

• LGBTQ+ youth

Therapy approaches

• Cognitive-behavioral therapy

• Exposure and response prevention for OCD

• Behavior management training for parents

• Emotion focused parenting

background:

Betsy’s training focused on early intervention, child development, and pediatric assessment. She will be operating under the LMHCA credential and is expected to become a fully licensed psychologist within the coming year. 

Betsy brings extensive experience in pediatric neuropsychological and neurodevelopmental assessment, having trained at leading clinical institutions including Ochsner Health, MetroHealth, and the Cleveland Clinic. Her clinical work has focused on children and adolescents with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, anxiety, as well as complex developmental and medical histories. She has provided both individual and group therapy for children, teens, and parents using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and behavioral interventions.

Families who work with Betsy can expect a warm, collaborative experience grounded in rigorous, evidence-based practices.