Elizabeth M. Teklinski

Dr. Elizabeth M. Teklinski, PhD, LPC, NCC, NPT-C, is a neuropsychotherapist, mental health counselor, and educator specializing in palliative care, neuromodulation, and the integration of mental health into healthcare. With a background in compliance, chronic pain treatment, and medical ethics, she has established and led integrative mental health programs within multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care through an integrative, patient-centered approach. Trained in Compassionate Inquiry with Dr. Gabor Maté, she applies a trauma-informed lens to the psychological, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of pain and illness. A passionate advocate for Medicare reform and ethical billing practices, she champions the total pain philosophy, ensuring that mental health is recognized as a core component of medical treatment. Medicare Post 2025 serves as a blueprint for providers and policymakers, offering strategies to expand access, improve reimbursement, and uphold ethical care for Medicare patients.