Get To Know Me

Liz Calabrese, MA, LCPC, LPCC (she/her)

I have the privilege of working with clients on their healing journey from traumatic pasts. I specialize in issues related to anxiety, stress, trauma, and dissociation. I hold a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wheaton College and have been in the field since 2016. I have received advanced training in EMDR, Ego State Therapy, and am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I am seeing clients 100% through teletherapy in both CA and IL.  

When not working I enjoy taking walks in the sun, reading books, and hosting dinner parties for my friends and family.

Credentials:

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC): IL #180012678
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC): CA #15925

Education

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MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Wheaton College
BA in Theology, Moody Bible Institute
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Professional Affiliations

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Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Evergreen Certifications
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Diplomate, Academy of Cognitive Therapy (ACT)
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Certified Gottman Couples Therapist, Gottman Institute
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Member, American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress
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My Approach

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Trauma-informed

I work to build safety and trust in the therapy relationship. I approach therapy from the lens that the past is informing the present.
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Integrative

I integrate several evidence based practices, including EMDR, Ego State Therapy, Somatic work, and Polyvagal Theory.
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Anti-Oppressive

I am committed to an approach that respects and values your identity. I strive to create a space that honors gender, race, sexual orientation, class, and other intersecting identities. I strive to be mindful of power dynamics that come up in the therapeutic space.
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Client-Centered

I tailor therapy to your specific needs, honoring your pace, and respecting your experiences. I work towards collaboration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What states can you see me in?
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Embodied Living Counseling is licensed in both California and Illinois.

Can I use my insurance?
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Yes! Embodied Living Counseling currently is paneled with several insurances, including Aetna, Cigna, United, Oxford, and Blue Shield CA.

Where do the sessions take place?
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Embodied Living Counseling is 100% online based therapy.

Can trauma work be effective online?
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Yes! Most trauma based therapy practices can be adapted to be done online and be just as effective. For many, it can helpful to be in ones own home for emotionally heavy processing work.

What can I expect from the first session?
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What is the difference between therapist, psychologist and psychiatrist?
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