Elisabeth Adams, LMSW

Elisabeth (Ellie) Adams is a first-generation graduate student and a Licensed Master Social Worker in the state of Texas. She earned her MSW degree from the Graduate College of Social Work (GCSW) at the University of Houston and has held various roles in case management, private practice, and clinical research. Currently, Elisabeth is pursuing a PhD in Social Work at the GCSW, where she works as a research assistant for the Child Welfare Education Project.

As a member of the Latine community, Elisabeth has witnessed the impact of barriers to receiving mental health treatment, including stigmatization, a lack of culturally appropriate care, and excessive financial burdens that prevent individuals from seeking and obtaining care. Thus, she is committed to increasing the accessibility of mental health services for marginalized communities through innovative research, practice, and advocating for policy changes at the local and national levels. Elisabeth is especially passionate about non-traditional interventions, such as equine-assisted psychotherapy, and how these interventions may act as a gateway to mental health services rather than being supplemental services alone.

A recent alum of the MFP, Elisabeth is excited for the opportunity to serve as a member of the Advisory Board to continue its mission in reducing the consequences of mental health disorders and substance use among communities. She hopes this service will continue to exemplify the wisdom found in Micah 6:8: to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God, especially as it relates to uplifting the next generation of social work scholars and practitioners.