Liz Ortland

I believe that all humans are worthy of love and connection. Low self esteem is a learned behavior that develops through attachment wounding, traumatic experiences, and societal oppression. Through deep listening and unconditional positive regard, I'll help you explore the origins of your inner critic, unravel struggles with worthiness, and identify your values. I help to untangle appropriate guilt from unhealthy shame and to re-balance self-acceptance with taking responsibility.

I have experience working with adult clients who would like to better understand what their ADHD diagnosis means for them. Together we will explore your challenges and sensitivities as well as your strength and skills. You will learn to accept your authentic self and communicate your needs to others in more effective ways to help you create a life where you can thrive. I can also help couples to improve communication about how ADHD affects their connection.

Moving to a new place can upend your support systems and coping strategies at a time when you may need them most. Language and cultural barriers can be a background stress that drastically impacts your overall sense of well-being. As a fellow traveler who has experienced adjusting to a new place, I aim to help you find your footing, develop supports and a sense of belonging, and process difficult experiences in a safe and understanding space.

Working with a multicultural clientele has taught me not to make assumptions, but instead to trust my clients as experts of their own experiences. I strive to have open and humble curiosity about my clients' backgrounds, communities, traditions, and values as well as any experiences of oppression or lack of belonging. I also attend to my own cultural biases and how they may impact my perspectives. Feeling heard and understood is of crucial importance to the sense of safety needed for healing!

Working with a multicultural clientele has taught me not to make assumptions, but instead to trust my clients as experts of their own experiences. I strive to have open and humble curiosity about my clients' backgrounds, communities, traditions, and values as well as any experiences of oppression or lack of belonging. I also attend to my own cultural biases and how they may influence my thinking. Feeling heard and understood is of crucial importance to the sense of safety needed for healing!

The most important tool in humanistic therapy is the relationship of curiosity, caring, and nonjudgmental empathy between a therapist and their client. This safe container can help you to feel more free to be your authentic self in connection with others, as well as more able to explore your feelings, values, and what gives your life meaning. Together we will focus on unlocking your innate potential for creativity, growth, and healing.

As an existential therapist, my task is to help you to better understand "what it is like to be you". My curiosity about you will shine light on things you may not be consciously aware of that affect the way you live and relate to others. Together we will identify themes that are both helpful and harmful in your experiences. By knowing yourself and your themes, you will be more able to make choices about how you want to show up in the world and can take more responsibility for your actions.

Working with a multicultural clientele has taught me not to make assumptions, but instead to trust my clients as experts of their own experiences. I strive to have open and humble curiosity about my clients' backgrounds, communities, traditions, and values as well as any experiences of oppression or lack of belonging. I also attend to my own cultural biases and how they may influence my thinking. Feeling heard and understood is of crucial importance to the sense of safety needed for healing!