Lizzy Ariza

Co-Founder

Lizzy is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist, and a certified Safe and Sound Protocol clinician. She holds a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelors in Music. With a background in the arts she values creativity within the therapeutic process. Lizzy is trained in Marriage and Family Therapy and has a passion for working with families. She is LGBTQ+ affirming and an advocate of the Neurodiversity Movement. Lizzy works with adolescents and adults.

Therapy with Lizzy:

First and foremost she prioritizes safety in the therapeutic process. Joining with clients and supporting their agency in the therapy process helps create the foundation for growth and change. Lizzy utilizes an integrative approach which includes attachment-based, acceptance and commitment, exposure, and person-centered therapies. She leans heavily into polyvagal theory, especially when working with neurodivergence. No two nervous systems are the same and understanding our individual nervous system allows us to harness strengths while acknowledging and working with challenges. 

Areas of specialization:

ADHD

Autism

Grief

Life Transitions

Separation and Divorce

Adolescent Therapy

Family Therapy

Parenting Coaching for parents of neurodivergent children

Executive Functioning Coaching

Safe and Sound Protocol