Elizabeth Troutwine

MS, LPC, CSAM

About:

Elizabeth (Eli) is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Specialist in Anger Management (CSAM) practicing in the state of Missouri. She has been with the Touchstone team for 3 years. Eli believes that every client is unique and that their counseling experience should be individualized and custom-tailored to meet each need. Eli’s clients experience a kind, yet straightforward and empowering therapy style that challenges them to face problems head-on, promoting resiliency and lasting transformation. She enjoys working with ‘tweens’ (ages 11-12), adolescents, adults (age 18+), and couples. Eli is a certified SYMBIS© facilitator for couples interested in premarital or couples counseling.

Goose the Therapy Dog: 

Eli has a Certified Therapy Dog named Goose who joins her part-time (Mondays & Thursdays) to offer her clients affection, comfort, and support. Goose and Eli successfully completed the therapy dog training program and passed the therapy dog exam through Dog Training Elite of Springfield. Goose also won Community Partnership of the Ozarks’ Top Pet, People’s Choice Award in April of 2025.

Education:

Eli earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a minor in Biomedical Sciences from Missouri State University in 2019. After completing her undergraduate degree, she earned her Master of Science degree in Psychology with an emphasis Clinical Psychology. Further, she has a graduate certificate in Statistics and Research Design from Missouri State University.

Current Specialties/Interests:

Eli is a Certified Specialist in Anger Management and offers an anger management program called R.E.S.T (Regulating Emotions and Soothing Temper). This program is offered in a class or individual setting through the Touchstone Education Center. Participants receive a certificate that can be submitted to the court upon successful completion. She is an approved facilitator of the Child C.A.R.E© program which is a court approved parenting class for parents/guardians in the divorce process. This program is also offered in a class or individual setting through the Touchstone Education Center. She is the founder of the Risk Assessment program utilized by area courts and juvenile offices. Risk Assessments provide an overview of an individual’s mental health by using valid and reliable psychological measures. Her assessments are designed to be a thorough screening to assist in treatment planning or to determine if a full psychological evaluation is appropriate. Eli also facilitates additional educational classes at the Touchstone Education Center (ex. How to Parent Children and Teens with ADHD and Safe Dating for Teens) and is more than happy to facilitate classes based on current community needs.