Elizabeth Krause, PhD is a Licensed Psychologist with special expertise in Mindfulness Based Psychotherapy, Anxiety, and Health Psychology.  Dr. Krause has a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Orientation in her therapy approach and believes that understanding how stressors affect the mind, body and spirit is integral to individual growth.

Dr. Krause had private practices in Nashville and San Antonio before moving to the Pittsburgh Area. She received her Bachelors of Science Degree in Psychology from Texas Tech University and her Masters and Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the University of Tennessee. Dr. Krause completed her clinical internship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Her post-doctoral fellowship focused on Chronic Pain Management and Trauma Survivors.

Dr. Krause has over 20 years experience in the field of psychology with special expertise in Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine. Dr. Krause provides individual, relationship and family therapy for adults.  She accepts Highmark and UPMC insurances for those interested in using insurance and meet criteria for a mental health diagnosis.  She also offers Life Coaching, Parent Training, and Hypnotherapy services.

To contact Dr. Krause directly, please email  drkrause@malecherringandkrause.com.    New patients may also use our new E-Scheduling system.   New patients with Highmark or UPMC insurance, or those who will private-pay may use the link below to choose the best available appointment time.   Once submitted, Dr. Krause will confirm the appointment and send a confirmation notification.  If none of the available times work for your schedule, please email Dr. Krause for additional session times.  Existing patients may email Dr. Krause directly for  availability and scheduling.  Please note that appointments may be scheduled, but not canceled through this system.  If you do need to cancel an appointment, please contact Dr. Krause directly.