Eliza earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology from Radford University and a Masters of Science (MS) in Dance Movement/Therapy and Mental Health counseling from Drexel University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)  and Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist BC- DMT in the state of Pennsylvania. Eliza has worked with children, adolescents and families for several years addressing behavioral concerns, family communication, trauma, anxiety, attention- deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, attachment concerns and co- caregiver alliance work. Eliza also has experience co-leading group sessions on parenting skills and child lead play. 

Eliza works with both the individuals and families. She believes in being trauma informed and cultivating a therapeutic relationship as the foundation to address the individual needs of each client. Eliza encourages clients to find the core concerns, emotions, and relational patterns beneath their presenting problem. In her work with clients, Eliza empowers clients to find lasting growth and healing. Eliza incorporates body based interventions, mindfulness, creativity, movement, and Eco-Systemic Family (ESFT)Therapy when applicable to the client and the therapeutic process. 

Recommended Books: 

• The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk

• What Happened to You by Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce Perry

• Rhythms of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley and Troy Simons

Favorite Quotes:

“Connectedness has the power to counterbalance adversity.” - Dr. Bruce Perry 

“Children are not a distraction from the important work. They are the important work..” - C.S. Lewis

"The more healthy relationships a child has, the more likely he will be to recover from trauma and thrive. Relationships are the agents of change and the most powerful therapy is human love." -Dr. Bruce Perry

Fee: $130 per session