Elisabeth (Betsy) Cowin, Ph.D., LMHCA
Postdoctoral Fellow

Betsy has been on the CATS team since July 2026.

Education:

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Child & Family Track, Early Intervention Specialization, Case Western Reserve University

M.S.W., with concentration in Child Mental Health and Health, Washington University

Licensure:

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

Training

  • Ochsner Psychology Doctoral Internship, New Orleans, LA

  • MetroHealth Autism & Neurodevelopmental Assessment Clinic, Cleveland, OH

  • Lawrence School Schafer Center for Learning Differences, Cleveland, OH

Evaluation Services

  • Neurodevelopmental disabilities

  • ADHD

  • Autism

  • Learning Disorders

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 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.