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About Me.
Hi, I’m Lizzie.
I’ve always been drawn to the space between who we are on the outside and what we’re carrying on the inside.
Before attending boarding school, I was a nationally competitive gymnast. I learned early what it means to work hard, set high standards, push through discomfort, and strive for the next level. I also learned how easily achievement can become intertwined with identity and self-worth—and how difficult it can be to slow down when part of you believes you always need to be doing more.
Those experiences continue to shape the way I work with clients today.
For more than a decade, I’ve worked with adolescents, young adults, and families in educational and counseling settings. Most recently, I served as the Director of Counseling at St. Andrew’s School, an independent college-preparatory school in Delaware. Working closely with students, families, faculty, and school communities deepened my understanding of the unique pressures young people face—and the ways those pressures can follow them into college, relationships, work, and adulthood.
As a therapist, I bring together my clinical training with this lived experience. I often work with people who are thoughtful, capable, and used to being the person others can count on—but who may also feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns of perfectionism, people-pleasing, overthinking, or self-criticism.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and curious. Rather than simply trying to get rid of uncomfortable thoughts or feelings, I help clients understand what is happening beneath the surface. Using Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and body-based approaches, we explore the different parts of you that may push, worry, criticize, please, protect, or shut down—and develop a more compassionate and flexible relationship with yourself.
I believe therapy should be a place where you don't have to perform, have the right answers, or hold everything together. You can simply show up as you are.
FAQs
What are your specialties? I work with all types of clients and issues, but here are the common areas that I support: -Anxiety and depression -Life transitions and stress management -Mental performance and resilience for athletes, students, and high-achievers -Internal Family Systems therapy, Level 1 Certified -Acceptance and Commitment Therapy -Trauma, attachment, and disordered eating -RESET program: building focus, resilience, and sustainable performance
What led you to become a pschotherapist? There is so much power and healing in being able to share your story, your experience and your voice. Growing up as a nationally competitive gymnast, my story centered around perfection and control. I spent hundreds of hours dedicated to delivering a flawless routine at the highest level. I learned the importance of hard work, strength, mental performance and grit; however, I also learned limiting beliefs that attached my worth to my performance. Through storytelling, mindfulness based-therapy and somatic experiences like yoga, I accessed healing and dove into the lifelong journey of personal growth and care. I want to hear your story. I want to help you experience deep emotions and explore your relationships, while also building awareness of the ingrained patterns that stop you from living as your authentic self.
What is your fee? I offer a complimentary 15-minute consultation call so we can talk through your goals, answer questions, and see if working together feels like a good fit. The initial intake session, which last 60-75 minutes, is $170. Ongoing therapy sessions, which last 55 minutes, are $150.
Do you offer sliding scale pricing? I offer a sliding-scale rate to a limited number of clients at a time. Please mention any interest in these spots to learn about availability when reaching out.
Do you currently take insurance? Yes. I have a select number of spaces for clients using Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. I also accept private pay via debit or credit card, as well as Health Savings Accounts. I’m happy to provide superbills that you may submit for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Coverage varies by plan, so I encourage you to check with your insurance provider to understand your benefits.
Are you virtual only? Yes. A full virtual psychotherapy practice offers you the convenience of accessing therapy from the comfort of you own home, work or on the go - eliminating travel time and making sessions more flexible.
Is there anything else you would like your clients to know? Therapy is not a linear process. There will be high points and break throughs, and there will be periods of stagnation and frustration. The time we spend together will serve as both a safe place to truly feel and to understand your experiences and emotions. This process will take time, and so finding the right fit for a therapist is important. If it sounds like I would be a good fit for you, I would be honored to meet and learn how I can help you.