- Years in practice
- 12
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida, Washington
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Liza
Liza White is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, grief, and depression. She presents a calm, nonjudgmental presence and focuses on practical steps clients can use in day-to-day life. She offers a straightforward, warm approach that encourages honest talk about feelings and behaviors.
Sessions center on what matters most to each person and on realistic strategies they can try between meetings. Liza aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable instead of overwhelming.
Background and approach
Over 12 years of work have exposed her to a wide range of life challenges. That background informs how she notices patterns, sets small goals, and adapts methods to each person. She uses a mix of talking, skill practice, and reflection rather than one fixed formula.
Liza often draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thoughts and on client-centered methods to keep the conversation focused on the client's priorities. When emotions run high she incorporates techniques from dialectical behavior therapy to teach grounding and regulation skills. Motivational interviewing and mindfulness add ways to build motivation and steady attention.
She holds a Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential and sees people in Florida. Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Liza works with parents who want practical, usable tools for the stresses of parenting and life changes.
What Liza works with
Everything Liza lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Liza helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Liza lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approach and online care that fit your life
Client-centered therapy puts the client's priorities at the front of each session. The therapist listens without judgment and follows what matters to the person, helping shape goals and next steps. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect; it offers concrete techniques to test unhelpful thinking and build new habits. Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, includes skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling intense moments in healthier ways.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, pace, and preferences. That means trying techniques, reviewing what helps, and adjusting plans together rather than expecting a single method to fit everyone.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow real-time conversation and visual cues for fuller dialogue. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging make it easy to check in between sessions or to have shorter, flexible touchpoints during a busy day. These options help people fit therapy into parenting schedules, work breaks, or other daily routines while accessing licensed professionals and tailored therapeutic work.
Questions people ask about Liza
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anger, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and parenting challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and client-centered with a practical focus. Sessions mix talking, skills practice, and goal-setting to address everyday problems.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with people facing a range of life difficulties.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients and works with people located in Florida.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different schedules and preferences.
How does payment and getting started work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.
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