I am a licensed clinical social worker and registered play therapist with over twenty years of experience. My career has encompassed many different developmental stages as well as diverse clients. My private practice had clients from three to adult. I have worked with both individuals as well as parents and their child(ren). The concerns have been wide ranging - depression, anxiety, relationship issues, ADHD, school issues and trauma - to name some. I have considerable experience working with traumatized clients. There is a saying that everyone is a victim of their childhood. Unfortunately, there is much truth in the statement.
My therapeutic framework is integrative, which means that I utilize a variety of approaches depending on the issue we are addressing. I utilize cognitive behavior techniques, humanistic (client-centered), family-of-origin work, somatic techniques as well as others as the need arises. Our conversation and treatment plan will be tailored to meet your unique and specific needs.
It can be daunting to ask for help. But, you are taking the first steps towards change and seeking a more fulfilling and satisfying life. If you are ready to start that journey, I will be here to support and guide you.
I look forward to working together!
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Domestic Violence, Family of Origin Issues, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Intellectual Disability, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NJ LCSW 44SC04678600
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Liz is a superstar. I have never engaged in anything like this before, so had my reservations, but within minutes of speaking with Liz I knew that this process would be helpful.
I was quite amazed and impressed that Liz emailed me regularly between sessions with insights and thoughts she had been reflecting upon - amazing commitment...
2 phone sessions and a few emails in and I feel like I’ve known Liz my entire life!
If it would help to bounce difficulties and issues off someone else, don’t hesitate to touch base with Liz...
Written on Feb 17, 2021 after therapy with Liz for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Very nice and thoughtful! Very good listener.
Written on Jul 28, 2020 after therapy with Liz for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Liz is very kind, thoughtful and empathetic. She responds quickly and always has great advice.
Would highly recommend!
Written on Jul 19, 2020 after therapy with Liz for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and grief