Dr. Elizabeth Capps-Conkle is a licensed clinical psychologist and marriage and family therapist specializing in child and family therapy, with a strong focus on bonding and attachment. At Levitan & Associates Psychological Services (LAPS), she provides expert guidance for families navigating challenges related to trauma, abuse, neglect, and disrupted attachment. Her compassionate, evidence-based approach helps children and caregivers build secure, supportive relationships.

Dr. Capps-Conkle has extensive experience working with the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS), offering bonding and best-interest evaluations to assess family relationships and inform case planning. She is highly skilled in attachment-based therapy, helping families heal from the effects of maltreatment, parental separation, and complex trauma. Her clinical work includes individual therapy for children and adolescents, family therapy, and parenting support to promote resilience and long-term emotional well-being. She also works closely with adults, particularly parents involved with DCS, to help them process their experiences, strengthen their parenting skills, and rebuild family connections.

Beyond therapy, Dr. Capps-Conkle is dedicated to educating professionals in the child welfare system. She frequently provides training for DCS specialists, legal professionals, and mental health providers on attachment trauma, intervention strategies, and best practices for working with vulnerable children. Her leadership in clinical training ensures that the next generation of psychologists is well-equipped to support families in crisis.

With certifications in Child-Parent Psychotherapy and expert trauma treatment, Dr. Capps-Conkle brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep commitment to strengthening families. Her work at LAPS reflects a mission-driven approach to helping children, caregivers, and parents create lasting, positive change.