https://www.lizhanleylcpc.com/home daily 1.0 2023-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e156113d8c5a5793da30630/1578928646595-OJLEWMEY66XJ29H1J98O/Stocksy_txp314342682Ga200_Small_1039701.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e156113d8c5a5793da30630/1578968682979-F3DJMTWPZ3DXE4NXWD4W/Stocksy_txpcc2b299bAJa200_Small_1509034.jpg Home Life is full of transitions and events that can elicit doubt and uncertainty. I believe that sharing our stories empowers us to reshape unhelpful narratives of the past while building a present marked by positive change and emotional wellness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e156113d8c5a5793da30630/1578928460170-AWBQ7L2O7J2CWEMBQV35/Stocksy_txpce445ee71Ga200_Small_1712800.jpg Home We are all endowed with an innate capacity for healing and growth. Counseling allows us to tune into our inner strengths and harness resilience in the face of life’s challenges. https://www.lizhanleylcpc.com/new-page daily 0.75 2020-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e156113d8c5a5793da30630/1578882652454-7ARKVSM3560MR05YUP2S/Headshot.jpg About My Practice - My Approach I practice from a trauma-informed perspective and strive to facilitate a safe and collaborative environment in which to explore healthier ways of being. My compassionate and respectful approach provides space for you talk freely and reveal your concerns at your own pace. I believe that a working relationship based on a foundation of trust is important so you feel comfortable to explore deeply personal issues, develop self-awareness, and embark on the process of personal growth. My work draws from therapeutic approaches that focus on emotions, thoughts, making new meaning out of life experiences, and the integration of mind and body. Common Areas of Focus: Physical and behavioral symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma Acute and chronic trauma Navigating life transitions Grief and loss Caretaker and end of life support Family and relationship issues Self-esteem and identity Cultivating positive habits https://www.lizhanleylcpc.com/getting-started daily 0.75 2023-06-25 https://www.lizhanleylcpc.com/new-page-1 daily 0.75 2023-06-25 https://www.lizhanleylcpc.com/grief-and-trauma daily 0.75 2020-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e156113d8c5a5793da30630/1578959370594-BKBU2INXF0RXMSFARMJV/Stocksy_txpc834d47djIa200_Small_82304.jpg Grief and Loss Whether loss touches us in through the death of a loved one or pet, the ending of a significant relationship, career change, or a life transition, we all are all impacted by grief in various ways throughout our lives. While grief is universal, we all experience it differently. Although I believe there is no “right” way to grieve, unexpressed grief can lead to distressing physical and emotional symptoms such as difficulty sleeping, sad mood, and loss of motivation to name a few. I also recognize that grief can be complicated and is rarely linear. Sharing our pain with others can help us better understand our grieving process and begin healing. While therapy cannot change the magnitude of a loss, it can help us create meaning in our current experiences. https://www.lizhanleylcpc.com/professional-exper daily 0.75 2023-06-25 https://www.lizhanleylcpc.com/trauma daily 0.75 2020-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e156113d8c5a5793da30630/1578968398379-BHXUL90ZJY70PH77UXG8/Stocksy_txp124dbdea8Ja200_Small_644090.jpg Trauma - Similar to grief, trauma impacts many of us and is experienced in many different ways. Both acute and chronic traumatic experiences can manifest in physical, behavior, and emotional symptoms. However, humans are inherently resilient and we can heal by tuning into our bodies and emotions. Trauma can make it difficult to connect with both others and our emotions. In understanding our response to trauma, we can become empowered to feel safe and harness our inner strength. My practice holds space for honoring and validating your past experiences while also collaborating with you to review and/or develop coping skills to help stay grounded in the present. https://www.lizhanleylcpc.com/contact daily 0.75 2020-03-28 https://www.lizhanleylcpc.com/fees-and-insurance daily 0.75 2023-10-18 https://www.lizhanleylcpc.com/newsletter daily 0.75 2025-05-12