Hello and what a pleasure to meet you. I first trained in Respiratory Therapy and was also a Victim Advocate, which gives me insight into treating trauma and Compassion Fatigue in these fields. I also specialize in Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Trauma, Chronic Pain, Chronic Illness issues, Medical Trauma, Stress, addictions, and Substance Abuse/Addiction. I will treat you as the "whole" person you are through valid therapy modalities as well as offering information, and ideas, regarding nutrition, supplements, and other holistic therapeutic counseling options. I follow a philosophy that you are the expert in your life and I am but a guide. I treat each client according to his/her preferences focusing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Therapy, Humanistic, and Person Centered approaches. I have also trained in Internal Family Systems, Compassion Fatigue, Trauma using EMDR, Integrative Mental Health, and much more. I am your guide, your partner, in your journey to gain clarity facing the struggles of stress, illness, emotional/behavioral issues, addiction, relationships, trauma, life change, or everyday life. When you are ready to begin the journey towards balance you will be greeted by a non-judgmental and holistic/integrated approach to help you move forward in your journey. Explore what integrating your mental health, body and mind can offer for happiness, meeting goals, and healing. While your struggle is REAL, your life does not have to be a REAL STRUGGLE!
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
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Lucia is so kind and understanding but also very helpful in letting me know when/where I can change my mindset
Written on Sep 10, 2023 after therapy with Livia for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Very helpful and makes me feel heard
Written on Jun 28, 2023 after therapy with Livia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I’ve been in psychotherapy in some form for over 8 years with various practitioners in multiple states. Livia’s approach to psychotherapy is by far the most resonant and effective I’ve seen, and the breadth of her expertise is incredibly impressive. I can’t recommend her support enough for individuals who have experienced trauma.
Written on Jun 26, 2023 after therapy with Livia for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Livia is kind and reflective, she provides useful and beneficial guidance.
Written on Jun 16, 2023 after therapy with Livia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Livia is absolutely amazing, we are a few sessions in and i feel very understood, seen, and her help has been immeasurable
Written on Apr 14, 2023 after therapy with Livia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
She’s wonderful!
Written on Mar 23, 2023 after therapy with Livia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd