About Me
I go by Liz (she/her). My journey to being a therapist has been eclectic and informed by my own lived experiences. Before becoming a therapist, I studied the impact that space and place have on a person’s individualized life experience. Therapy spaces are traditionally hierarchical; I believe that deconstructing the power dynamics within therapy is important to co-create spaces where healing can occur. Healing occurs when one can understand and witness your story.
I draw on my academic experience in Geography & Women and Gender Studies to examine how the spaces and places we inhabit (or are able to habit) based on our gender, class, and race contribute to our mental health.
My mental health work experience has occurred in various clinical settings, such as college counseling, residential treatment, community mental health, and both group and solo private practice.
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Licensed Professional Counselor (PA) PC015948
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (OH) E.2404731
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Master of Arts ~ Clinical Mental Health Counseling
West Virginia University: May 2021
Master of Arts~ Geography
West Virginia University: August 2020
Graduate Certificate ~ Women’s and Gender Studies
West Virginia University: August 2020
Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies
West Virginia University: December 2017
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Level 2 CRM- Generational Trauma Healing
CRM LLC June 2024
Comprehensive Resource Model
CRM LLC February 2024
The Soul of Dissociation: Comprehensive Course for EMDR Therapists
Institute of Creative Mindfulness: August 2022
The Power of Process in Healing Trauma & Dissociation
Institute of Creative Mindfulness: July 2022
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing
The EMDR Institute: June 2022
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
July 2021
Reiki Level III Master Teacher- Usui Method
Paula Flint MA RMT, West Virginia: 2019
Reiki Level I & II- Usui Method
Amber Owens LMT/RMT, West Virginia: 2018
I identify as an AuDHD therapist and have lived experience with chronic illness/disability, am a member of the LGBTQ2S+ community and am affirming towards various relationship structures.
When not seeing clients, you’ll find me reading, spending time with my dog, cat & partner, and exploring local hiking trails. My heart lives in Scotland, and I hope to one day live there.
I look forward to working with you!- Liz