SUPPORT FOR
BIG THINKERS & DEEP FEELERS
offering telehealth sessions to individuals and couples 18+ across colorado
Let’s figure it out together.
WELCOME
it’s wonderful to have you in my little corner of the internet!
my name is Aliza /ah-lee-zah/ (they/them) and I am a therapist who believes in:
the importance of speaking truth to power
our human-ness makes us perfectly imperfect
honoring the parts of you that learned to cope or survive
the overlapping systems within which we live massively influence our personal lives - they cannot be disentangled
talking about feelings is important; creating opportunities to safely experience them is essential
I’m so glad you’ve found me. Let’s find out if we’re a fit to work together, click below to schedule a consult call or head to my about me to learn more about my background and style of work.
with tremendous care and gratitude,
ALIZA
WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK WITH ME:
I would describe my style as compassionately direct.
there are many times where validation is necessary and therapeutic; it is core to this process. I believe that therapy is also a place where we can be lovingly challenged to consider new perspectives.
i will never, ever shame you. every version of you is welcome in sessions, and I will always work towards making that feel true. and for many, being addressed with clarity and directness can be a new and potentially unnerving experience. we can do it together.
integrative orientation
i consider the stories that weave together the fabric of your life, the socio-political circumstances of these times, the many parts of the self that show up in each moment, the brain’s ability to access emotion and your body’s ability to sit and feel.
for those who like “therapist-speak”, i draw from narrative therapy, parts work, relational-cultural theory, and experiential work in the form of coherence therapy (a neurobiologically-informed trauma therapy following the process of memory reconsolidation.)
we MIGHT BE A FIT IF…
YOU’VE LOST SOMEONE OR SOMETHING:
a person, a home, a friend, you moved away, your pet died, you lost a job, ended a friendship, gone no-contact
You worry about being too much:
too much with friends, at work, in love, in enjoyment, in pain, in therapy, overthinking and anxious
you’re navigating a transition:
starting or ending: school, a relationship, a career, a new friend group, shedding past selves or exploring new ones
areas of focus:
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Death-loss is the most widely understood event connected with grief. But grief emerges anytime we lose a connection - supportive OR challenging - be it to death, moving, ending of cycles, climate collapse. I believe grief and loss is most effective when used as a lens on all human experiences.
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Managing your body can be a part or full-time job. Your frustrations, disappointments, and triumphs are all welcome here.
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Discovering your most authentic self can be a journey layered with so many different feelings, and together we can navigate what arises.
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anxiety can shape our lives in profound ways; let’s get to the root of what is causing distress
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Being human can be messy, especially when we come into contact with other raw, real people. Let’s unpack how to access the relationships and connections you want.
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Let’s be honest; the world was built with one brain in mind. Failing to meet arbitrary standards can be a significant source of anxiety, frustration, and feelings of hopelessness.
Note: I do not offer diagonsis
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I believe in the mystery of living. Making space for the parts of life that don’t fit into rigid, logical structures of understanding can be an important part of the therapeutic process. I am always open to incorporating tarot, astrology, mysticism, and other embodied spiritual practice into our work.
The Enneagram is another tool that can be a useful paradigm for making sense of behavioral patterns and motivations, in addition to offering a spiritual underpinning
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The experiences of our ancestors have shaped our connections to family, self, and survival.