Lizzie Collie, MS, LPC

Welcome to Therapy with Lizzie!

NIP #248658 | LPC #866560

Being an expat myself, I understand the turbulence that comes with relocation, not only the logistics but also the emotional weight. And in my work as an English-speaking, Asian American therapist, I'm mindful of the cultures and backgrounds my clients identify with, as we work together to establish stability and create a sense of belonging.

My background is with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of environments. With children, I specialize working with ages 8-14 years old. While in the U.S., my work with children and adolescents ranged from inpatient/residential environment, an eating disorder treatment center (both residential and outpatient), community mental health, and most recently, a Middle School Counselor (ages 10-14, grades 5-8). I utilize play and adolescent therapy, skills from ACT and DBT for children, and traditional talk therapy in sessions to build a safe and warm foundation.

With adults, I see clients who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, and are ready for extra support. We focus on building emotional awareness, mindfulness and somatics, and learning how to blend our emotions with reason in order to stabilize and work towards goals. Using a person-centered, holistic approach to therapy, we'll look at the whole picture with compassion and cultural sensitivity.

I incorporate techniques and skills from my training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).

We'll start with an intake session to learn more about each other and your goals for therapy. And if you're unsure of what to talk about in session, I'll guide you through it. Whenever you're ready, I'm here for you.