ABOUT ME

I grew up in the outskirts of New Orleans and spent time in various parts of the country before settling in Nebraska. I received my Master’s in Counseling at the University of Nebraska, Omaha and have worked in the mental health field in various capacities for ten years.

Throughout my various roles, I found that the body is essential in the therapy process and received training in EMDR and Brainspotting. Attachment is a foundational piece of the work that I do and I am in the process of certification with DARe. I have also completed three years of training in Somatic Experiencing and am certified by Somatic Experiencing International as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP). I have also received specialized training in attachment and emotion using Somatic Experiencing. I incorporate this method in nearly all of my sessions.

My goal is to provide a space where clients can feel connected and empowered to move into the next phase of their life.

LIZ ALLRICH
COUNSELOR, MS, LIMHP, SEP

HOW I WORK

I believe that every individual has the capacity and personal strength to bring about change in their lives.

With non-judgment and support, our sessions will explore how your past circumstances may be keeping you from moving forward in life. Life can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. If you have experienced a negative event, whether recurring or an an isolated incident, even the stress of a normal day can invoke anger, sadness and anxiety. Luckily, therapy can provide tools to help you deal with life’s challenges, helping you reduce your stress levels and continue your personal growth. I have a passion for helping people work on their relationships, whether it be with their family of origin or their family of choice.

My therapeutic approach is to deepen our understanding of you and how your past and present connect. Using a variety of evidence-based techniques including, EMDR and Somatic Experiencing, and DARe, we will explore what has kept you stuck and learn new skills for moving forward.

I work with clients to regain control of their lives and find the blocks that have kept them stuck. Time and again I've had the pleasure of seeing those gripped by their struggles work through their pain and create fulfilling lives. If you're ready to take back your life, contact me to take the first step.

TOGETHER, WE WILL FIND REAL SOLUTIONS THAT WILL BRING ABOUT EFFECTIVE CHANGE.

I’VE NEVER TALKED TO ANYONE. I’M USED TO HANDLING THINGS ON MY OWN. AREN’T PEOPLE WHO GO TO THERAPY WEAK?

I believe my clients are the most courageous people I know! To be able to sit with another human and talk about shame and fears is one of the most vulnerable things you can do.

WHY SHOULDN’T I JUST TAKE MEDICATION?

Medication alone cannot solve all issues. What medication does is treat the symptoms. Our work together is designed to explore the root of the issue, dig deep into your behavior and teach strategies that can help you accomplish your personal and/or relational goals.

Medication can be effective and is sometimes needed in conjunction with therapy. If additional support is needed, I work closely with homeopaths and psychiatrists in the area to help you find the best fit for your needs.

HOW DOES IT WORK? WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO IN SESSIONS?

I specialize in Somatic Experiencing and will utilize this method in my sessions. This is not like a typical “talk” therapy session and may involve movement with the body and expression.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?

Unfortunately, this is not possible to say in a general FAQs page. Everyone’s circumstances are unique to them and the length of time therapy can take to allow you to accomplish your goals depends on your desire for personal development, your commitment, and the factors that are driving you to seek therapy in the first place.

I WANT TO GET THE MOST OUT OF THERAPY. WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP?

Coming to therapy is the biggest part of the process. The willingness to want change in your life is the biggest step you can take.