Eliza is a compassionate and highly trained Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Board-Certified Dance/Movement Therapist (BC-DMT) serving children, adolescents, and families in Philadelphia and Yardley, Pennsylvania. She brings a warm, trauma-informed approach to therapy, helping families strengthen connection, communication, and emotional resilience.

Eliza earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Radford University and her Master of Science in Dance/Movement Therapy and Mental Health Counseling from Drexel University. With specialized training in both traditional counseling and body-based therapeutic practices, Eliza offers a unique and integrative approach to child and family therapy.

Eliza has several years of experience working with children, teens, and caregivers addressing:

• Behavioral concerns

• Anxiety and depression

• Trauma and attachment challenges

• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Family communication difficulties

• Co-caregiver alliance and parenting support

She has also co-led parenting skills groups and child-led play therapy sessions, supporting caregivers in building confidence and connection with their children.

Eliza believes that a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation for meaningful growth. She works collaboratively with both individuals and families to identify the core emotions, relational patterns, and underlying concerns beneath presenting challenges. Her approach empowers clients to create lasting change rather than short-term symptom relief.

Her integrative style includes:

• Dance/Movement Therapy and body-based interventions

• Mindfulness and creative expression

• Eco-Systemic Structural Family Therapy (ESFT)

• Trauma-informed and attachment-focused care

By combining evidence-based mental health counseling with movement and experiential techniques, Eliza supports children and families in developing emotional regulation, stronger relationships, and long-term healing.

If you are seeking a child therapist or family counselor in Philadelphia or Yardley, PA, Eliza provides compassionate, specialized care tailored to your family’s unique needs.

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| In Network with Aetna and ATAP