Finding the extraordinary in the ordinary.
Hi, I’m Elizabeth!
Her “Why”:
Elizabeth knows firsthand how beautiful and difficult it can be to experience the world differently than others. As someone who was always considered or called "sensitive", Elizabeth has found that her passion is to help those who have experienced the world in this way—looking to bring more clarity, understanding and acceptance of self into their lives. As a late diagnosed and identified neurodivergent (AuDhD) therapist, battling with her own chronic illness, her goal is to empower clients who may also experience the world from this viewpoint & for them to feel less alone.
How?
No two people are alike, especially when involving individual needs and concerns. Being a “neurodivergent" advocate, counselor and credentialed Art Therapist, allows Elizabeth to work with a personal understanding with those who may need a non-traditional approach in therapy or work-place dynamics; because some days we need to create and other days we need to regulate! Throughout treatment, Elizabeth’s goal is to help others by supporting self-exploration in order to build confidence, seek possible accommodations/diagnoses, manage any related chronic illness, and identify coping strategies for when life feels a bit too much.
Experience:
Elizabeth is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Registered Art Therapist (ATR), earning a dual Master of Arts degree in Clinical Counseling and Art Therapy from Wayne State University, located in Detroit, Michigan.
Over the last 10 years, Elizabeth has gained therapeutic skills and knowledge from working in hospitals, residential treatment facilities, outpatient centers and early intervention clinics, which included providing:
Inclusive, Strength-based, Neuro-affirming therapy for neurodivergent individuals across the lifespan (including self-identifying late diagnosed adults)
Coping through grief and loss related to chronic illnesses and/or management of complex pain related to: autoimmune disorders, genetic disorders, developmental differences, disabilities, and Cancer
Trauma informed care across the lifespan; not limited to adverse childhood experiences
Outreach Presentations on Art Therapy & Mental Health
Clinical Supervision for limited licensed professional counselors and provisional art therapists in the state of Michigan
"I believe that any therapeutic process or relationship is fostered by building upon a trusting and empathetic relationship. Change is hard, even if it is a “positive” one, and asking for help should not feel burdensome. I’ve found that having a person to process life with, that has no biased opinions and a lending ear, can be a validating and empowering experience. I aim to provide a safe space and be my client’s confidant.
As your therapist, I hope I can be that person."
Instagram — LinkedIn — Psychology Today — Neurodivergent Practitioner Listing
Learn more and hear from Elizabeth on
“Special Ed Rising; No Parent Left Behind”
Podcast, interviewed by host Mark Ingrassia.
Fun Facts & Special Interests:
Elizabeth considers herself a “bird nerd” or “birder” and enjoys going on nature walks and engaging in mindfulness activities by noticing the different songs she hears, and then trying to find where they are coming from within the trees
Elizabeth earned a performance scholarship in both piano and art for her undergraduate (Bachelors in Fine Art) degree; she continues to enjoy playing the piano and creating for her own artistic expression
Elizabeth loves animals and nature; most of her artwork and solitude is immersed within these subjects
As a side gig, Elizabeth freelances artwork such as whimsical “pet portraits” with watercolor and other various mixed media
Elizabeth has a fur-baby named Bristol B, a “mini-bernedoodle”, who somehow finds herself sleeping on her head, providing a natural weighted pillow for her every night
In her spare time, Elizabeth enjoys traveling to local/national parks with her husband and attending concerts for their favorite musical artists at different venues across the country
