LGBT therapists in Olympia, WA

I have worked in the mental health field since 1997 in multiple systems including psychiatric hospitals, early childhood education, family advocacy, residential treatment, crisis intervention, community mental health, and private practice.

I have been professionally and personally engaged in LGBTQIA+ advocacy and community for over 30 years.

I specialize in working with adolescents and adults (ages 16 and up). Areas of focus I often explore with clients include relationships, ADHD/neuro-divergence, LGBTQIA+ identity, Non-monogamy/diverse relationship strutures and life transitions. I have a direct, relational styIe, and believe in life-span development. I am honored to support my clients as they navigate change.

I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Gonzaga University. My professional background has largely been in community behavioral health, where I've spent years working with individuals experiencing serious mental illness as well as people navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life stress. I've worked across different parts of the behavioral health system - including clinical and leadership roles - which has given me a broad understanding of how mental health challenges show up in real life, not just in theory.

Because of that experience, I approach therapy from a holistic and systems-oriented perspective. Our mental health is shaped by far more than what's happening internally. Relationships, work stress, family dynamics, physical health, and the larger systems we interact with every day can all play a role in how we feel and function.

My style tends to be warm, collaborative, and often a little humorous. Therapy is important work, but it doesn't have to feel overly stiff or clinical. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable being honest about what's going on while also gaining insight, perspective, and practical ways to move forward.

Hello. My name is Liz, and I am a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Washington. I have been practicing as a therapist since 2016. I have experience working with clients ages 5 to 85. I utilize a client-centered, relational approach to therapy.

I offer individual therapy for adults and teenagers! I specialize in neurodevelopmental conditions (like autism, ADHD, learning disabilities), and executive functioning skills- focusing, managing emotions, problem solving, and more. I also love working with general mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, existential crises, and life transitions!

I have ten years of experience in mental healthcare, and have an M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Seattle University.

You are welcome to message me to schedule a free 15 minute consultation! Otherwise, you can use this calendar to schedule an intake session with me.