I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Florida experienced in providing guidance, mental health, and substance abuse counseling for my clients. Since 2014, I have worked with individuals struggling with various problems with addictions, depression, anxiety, traumatic events, loss of purpose, and relationship issues.
I received my Bachelor’s in Culture and Arts in 2009 and my Master’s Degree in Social Work in 2014. I gained my experience working with elderly individuals in inpatient settings, providing therapy services to families and individuals in an outpatient setting, as well as working with clients, struggling with addictions in an inpatient setting. In addition, I have worked with patients severely mentally ill by providing a safe place to share their world and seek solutions to their challenging life circumstances. I am trained in evidence based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, as well as Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy with MBSR techniques. I am fluent in English and Russian languages.
Our everyday lives are filled with events that we have no control over. Some go about their lives embracing this chaos, but for others this task may seem challenging and unattainable. I believe that with proper guidance one can accept life as spontaneous chain of events and feel comfortable throughout the process of change. I do believe that without a sense of purpose life loses its meaning, therefore in my sessions I stress the importance of finding and redefining one's purpose.
I offer a range of therapeutic services, all designed to help you find your way back into a peaceful and satisfying life. Whether you're looking for a change or just feel the need to talk to somebody, I am here for you.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Dissociation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Immigration Issues, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Traumatic Brain Injury
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
FL LCSW SW14224
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Liza is a fantastic counsellor, I highly recommend working with her. It’s an investment in yourself which will pay off!
I started having sessions with her to help me deal with the grief of miscarriages, PMDD and general plans for the future regarding my health and fertility. I have learned so much about how I process my challenges and have become much more at peace with my lot in life. I have practiced healthier ways of dealing with trauma and tragedy and feel more prepared to handle things on my own. Liza is incredibly knowledgeable, calm, kind, non judgemental and empathetic. She offers insight alongside practical suggestions for how to come to terms with situations, and make the best of your circumstances. I’m so happy that I got paired with her and it really was extremely helpful.
Written on May 02, 2021 after therapy with Elizaveta (Liza) for 8 months on issues concerning grief, and eating disorders
Liza has been the best counsellor I have worked with on Betterhelp. She has a great model for online sessions and is a very caring and genuine person. She often clarifies what you are saying so you know you are clearly understood and responds in a timely manner to any messages. She has been wonderful to work with and I have seen sustained progress from our interactions.
Written on Oct 02, 2020 after therapy with Elizaveta (Liza) for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Liza is an absolutely fantastic councillor. She has helped me so much. There is nothing I can’t say to her. I feel incredibly lucky to have been able to chat to her every week. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough. Thank you Liza!
Written on Sep 09, 2020 after therapy with Elizaveta (Liza) for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and compassion fatigue
Liza is kind, thoughtful, uplifting, and understanding. Her approach makes it easy to talk and easy to listen. She’s supportive and present and has helped me a great deal. Thank you Liza
Written on Sep 03, 2020 after therapy with Elizaveta (Liza) for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is not just an amazing therapist, she is an amazing person!
Written on Jul 21, 2020 after therapy with Elizaveta (Liza) for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I really enjoy my video sessions with Liza. She goes straight to the point in order to take advantage of the time we have together. She listens, takes notes, provides insightful feedback. She follows up in our chat and sends valuable workshops for me to read and complete.
Written on Jul 09, 2020 after therapy with Elizaveta (Liza) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem