About
Clinic: Edina
Licenses: Licensed Graduate Social Worker
Education: University of Minnesota Master of Clinical Social Work
Patients Age: 18+
Eliza's areas of interest include: -Anxiety -Depression -Grief & loss -Trauma -Attachment -Life Transitions -Coping with stress -Interpersonal Dynamics & relationships -Family conflict -LGBTQ+ -Self esteem -Abuse -Self-harm -Suicidal Ideation
Eliza is a person-centered therapist with a background working with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, life changes, and diverse mental health challenges. Eliza works to understand each client's culture and strengths and to highlight the interplay between mental health, relationships, and environmental/systemic factors. She also emphasizes the idea that mental health is as universal as physical health. Eliza utilizes elements from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), strengths-based approaches, and psychodynamic therapy to support clients in moving towards greater mental and emotional health. Eliza believes that through recognition, curiosity, and compassion, healing and self-discovery can emerge.
Licenses: Licensed Graduate Social Worker
Education: University of Minnesota Master of Clinical Social Work
Patients Age: 18+
Eliza's areas of interest include: -Anxiety -Depression -Grief & loss -Trauma -Attachment -Life Transitions -Coping with stress -Interpersonal Dynamics & relationships -Family conflict -LGBTQ+ -Self esteem -Abuse -Self-harm -Suicidal Ideation
Eliza is a person-centered therapist with a background working with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, life changes, and diverse mental health challenges. Eliza works to understand each client's culture and strengths and to highlight the interplay between mental health, relationships, and environmental/systemic factors. She also emphasizes the idea that mental health is as universal as physical health. Eliza utilizes elements from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), strengths-based approaches, and psychodynamic therapy to support clients in moving towards greater mental and emotional health. Eliza believes that through recognition, curiosity, and compassion, healing and self-discovery can emerge.
Q&A
What was your path to becoming a mental health professional?
My path to this work has been a winding one, through different jobs and personal pursuits. Throughout all of life's changes, I have always cared about people, their stories, and their emotional lives. Listening with compassion and getting curious comes naturally to me. Now that I am engaged in this work, it feels almost inevitable that I became a therapist.
What should clients expect when working with you?
Clients should expect to be truly listened to and respected. My style is fluid, flexible, and open, drawing from different modalities and lessons depending on what might be needed or helpful in the moment. I always welcome feedback or requests; for example, I don't typically give worksheets or "homework," but I am willing to incorporate this approach when requested. I aim to create a warm and safe atmosphere for my clients to show up as they are and I work to nurture a growing sense of agency and choice for the client.
If you could be doing anything else, what would it be?
Piloting a small plane! I took some flying lessons a while back and I loved it.
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