About

Hi. I’m Liz.

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate and former professor of interpersonal relations at North Carolina State University. I earned a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Western Carolina University in 2025 and a PhD in Communication from the University of Oklahoma in 2008. I bring together theoretical expertise and clinical experience in understanding how people communicate and connect.

Drawing from Years of Supporting Others Through Growth and Change

Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of supporting adults through various stages of personal and professional development. My background in higher education gave me vast experience in mentoring individuals as they navigated major transitions–whether students discovering their path forward, colleagues developing new skills, or mental health professionals strengthening their ability to connect with and support families.

This foundation taught me how to meet people where they are, recognize each person’s unique strengths, and provide the guidance and encouragement needed during times of uncertainty. The communication and teaching skills I developed translate directly into creating a therapeutic space where complex concepts become manageable, where you feel heard and understood, and where we can work together to build the tools you need for lasting change.

Bringing Clinical Experience to Your Unique Journey

As a clinician, I’ve had the opportunity to work with adults across all life stages in both individual and group settings. This experience has deepened my understanding of how different approaches work for different people. I’ve walked alongside clients facing a wide range of challenges: those working through addiction and recovery, individuals managing OCD symptoms, people navigating anxiety and depression, those processing trauma, and many others working through significant life changes. What I’ve learned is that regardless of the specific challenge, there are common threads–we all need support in communicating more effectively, setting boundaries that enhance our wellbeing, and finding our way through complicated relationships.

My therapeutic approach includes several evidence-based techniques, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. I affirm the full spectrum of human diversity by creating a space where marginalized identities–including neurodivergence, LGBTQ+ experiences, persons with disabilities, racial and ethnic backgrounds, economic circumstances, and different life stages–are celebrated as sources of strength and wisdom.

Whether you’re facing a career transition, relationship challenge, or simply seeking to understand yourself better, I bring this same commitment to understanding your individual journey.