Therapy + Support for Anxious Parents + Kids
Parenting is no joke.
Raising kids is a lot of things – easy, effortless, 100% joyful are the first things that come to mind.
HAHAHAHA! Ha.
Let’s be honest. Raising kids is hard! Like, harder than graduating from high school, but probably easier than serving in the army. It’s mid-level hard but on particularly long days feels Navy Seal hard.
I’m not a Navy Seal but I’m pretty sure if you asked one they’d agree.
The good news is it’s normal to feel this way.
Of course it’s hard! We’re raising small humans here, and small humans will TAKE YOU DOWN if you don’t:
Understand how to manage their anxiety (and yours!)
Have a good sense of humor
Have a solid support network
That’s where I can help.
“I would not be nearly as happy or as confident as a parent if not for Liz. Over three years she has provided invaluable perspectives on life with a newborn, expanding my family, and now raising siblings. She approaches each session with empathy, compassion, and a good dose of humor. I have never felt silly or dismissed discussing any of my (many) parenting anxieties. Her feedback is honest, relatable, but most importantly, actionable. Liz has helped me become a better parent and partner. I enjoy my family so much more now and am truly grateful!”
Here’s what I can offer
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Therapy Services
I offer therapeutic support for families struggling with anxiety.
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Professional Development
My in-person trainings are geared toward helping educators work collaboratively with families around student anxiety.
Hi, I’m Liz.
I’m a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LICSW) with my Bachelor’s in Child Development from Tufts University, and my master’s in Social Work from Columbia University. I’m also a mom of three school-aged kids.
I’ve spent over 20 years working with children and families in a variety of settings. These days my clinical work is focused on helping parents navigate the challenges and anxieties of modern parenthood.
I’m particularly interested in working with parents to help you better understand how anxiety takes root in families, and to help you navigate your child’s anxiety as well as your own.
While I’m serious about my job, I don’t take myself too seriously, and I don’t think that therapy needs to feel formal in order to be helpful. Come in your comfy pants (I’ll be in mine).
Things you might like to know
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I’m a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with my Bachelor’s in Child Development from Tufts University, and my master’s in Social Work from Columbia University.
I’ve worked with children, teens and families for over 20 years, and have been running my private practice since 2020.
As a mom of 3 kids, I especially love to work with families around both the daily stresses of parenting, as well as the more complicated dynamics of raising a child with anxiety and behavioral challenges.
I’m also fully in the trenches of parenthood!
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I do! I'm contracted with BCBS, Harvard Pilgrim, Cigna, Tufts, Allways and United Behavioral Health.
I also have private pay clients, which may be relevant if you or your child do not meet diagnostic criteria that would be covered under insurance.
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Initial Evaluation - $200
60-min Therapy Session or Parent Coaching Session- $160
30-min Therapy Session - $125
Group work/Speaking Engagements/Professional Development Trainings: Contact me for rates
You don’t have to do this alone.
If you a facing any of these challenges, there’s help!
Worry about your child
Stress and conflict at home
Anxiety around your parenting decisions
Feeling that maybe you’re doing something wrong
Communication challenges with your partner
Feeling overly stressed and having trouble managing all of your responsibilities
“Liz is the mom friend you didn't know you needed. Working with her will make you a happier, better parent.” - N. S.
Scout, my pup, is usually in the office. She is surprisingly good at therapy!
