Meet Elizabeth Z. McDonough
Elizabeth Z. McDonough is the Founder and CEO of You First Now, a heart-led and empowerment-focused company on a mission to help people become their best selves. She has worked in the integrative health space for over 20 years as a personal fitness trainer, Mental Health Counselor, Master Practitioner in Neuro Linguistic Programing, Hypnotherapy, and Mental & Emotional Release® recognized by the Association for Integrative Psychology, and a certified Perinatal Mental Health Counselor through Postpartum International. Elizabeth is also a Co-chair of the Moments Committee for the Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Palm Beach County.
As a mother herself, a major focus in Elizabeth’s work has been helping women and couples navigate perinatal and postpartum phases of parenthood. Elizabeth also specializes in working with young adults to help them purposefully connect with their gifts, which allows them to strengthen their self esteem and confidence in their own capabilities.
Above all, Elizabeth teaches us how to empower ourselves and others to live a life that is grounded in integrity, exudes fun, and shines our own unique light.
Elizabeth has a Master of Education degree in Mental Health Counseling from Florida Atlantic University, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Excelsior University.
Counseling
Individual Counseling
As a licensed mental health counselor, Elizabeth is passionate about helping young adults purposefully connect with their true gifts to strengthen their self-esteem and confidence in their capabilities. Through individual counseling, Elizabeth helps her clients overcome various issues related to self-confidence, anxiety, depression, and OCD among others.
Perinatal & Postpartum Therapy
Elizabeth Z. McDonough is a certified Perinatal/Postpartum Mental Health counselor (PMH-C) through Postpartum International and has extensive experience in creating a safe space to help parents navigate perinatal and postpartum phases. Offerings include both individual and couples therapy to overcome challenges such as depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, postpartum psychosis, loss and grief, and IVF challenges.
Are you suffering from postpartum depression?
The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) was developed in 1987 to help doctors determine whether a mother may be suffering from postpartum depression. The scale has since been validated, and evidence from a number of research studies has confirmed the tool to be both reliable and sensitive in detecting depression. During the postpartum period, 10 to 15% of women develop significant symptoms of depression or anxiety. Unfortunately, many moms are never treated, and although they may be coping, their enjoyment of life and family dynamics may be seriously affected. If you feel that you might be suffering from postpartum depression, it could be helpful to complete this interactive quiz and share the results with your therapist.
Click here to open and take the EPDS test.
Coaching
Breakthrough with Mental and Emotional Release®
Through the Mental & Emotional Release® Breakthrough process, Elizabeth empowers her clients to improve their energy, mindset, emotional intelligence, and perspective in their selected areas of life (personal growth & development, physical health, relationships, family, career, or spirituality). Together, we create an action plan to access the limitless possibilities that align with your mind, heart, body, and soul.
A MER® breakthrough creates wholeness in your chosen area of life and allows you to release the emotional baggage that has been holding you hostage. This enables you to follow your dreams and desires and become laser-focused on your mission with a new sense of flexibility, freedom, and openness to all outcomes that are in alignment with your path.
YFN Community
Fill your internal cup with a community that is here to support, uplift, and empower you. We are in need of connection in a safe and healthy environment. The YFN Community is carefully monitored by Self Care Masters to uphold integrity so that learning and fun can be the focus.
Join our monthly membership and receive community, connection, and an opportunity to grow. All members have received and are expected to complete the YFN Self Care Program & workbook, have access to educational live Zoom meetings on a variety of topics, and a private chat group to express your progress and wins!
Please note: this is NOT a substitute for mental health counseling.