Helping couples find their way back to each other

Hello! I'm Elizabeth, but feel free to call me Liz!
You may be the person who keeps everything together on the outside while your mind rarely gets a break. You overthink what you said, worry about what might happen next, question whether you made the right decision, or carry more responsibility than anyone realizes.
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Or maybe the place you’re struggling most is in your relationship. You love each other, but lately you keep having versions of the same argument. You’re talking, but neither of you feels heard. The connection that once felt natural now takes work.
Sometimes change begins with understanding the pattern, not blaming yourself or each other for being caught in it.
I help individuals struggling with anxiety and couples who want to understand what keeps getting in the way of feeling connected. Together, we can slow things down, make sense of the patterns you’ve fallen into, and work toward changes that feel meaningful in your actual life.
Areas of Focus
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Anxiety
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Sometimes it’s thinking about something long after everyone else has moved on. Replaying a conversation to make sure you didn’t say the wrong thing. Preparing for every possible outcome. Feeling guilty for saying no. Second-guessing decisions you already made. Or feeling like you can’t fully relax because there is always something else to think about.
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I work with individuals experiencing:
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Anxiety and excessive worry
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Overthinking and difficulty quieting the mind
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Self-doubt and second-guessing
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People-pleasing and difficulty setting boundaries
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Avoidance and fear of making mistakes
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Feeling overwhelmed or emotionally exhausted
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Difficulty tolerating uncertainty
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Relationship-related anxiety
Therapy can help you understand the patterns surrounding your anxiety and begin changing how you respond when those familiar thoughts and feelings show up.
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Couples & Relationships
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Sometimes the problem isn’t that you don't care about each other. It’s that you’ve become stuck in a way of communicating that leaves both of you feeling disconnected.
Maybe one person wants to talk while the other shuts down. Small disagreements quickly turn into bigger arguments. Old hurts keep resurfacing. You may feel criticized, defensive, lonely, or like your partner no longer understands you.
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I work with couples experiencing recurring conflict, communication difficulties, emotional disconnection, resentment, difficulty resolving disagreements, and changes in closeness or intimacy.
Our work focuses on understanding what happens between you when things become difficult—and helping you develop a different way of responding to one another.
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My Therapeutic Approaches
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Interpersonal Psychotherapy
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Gottman Method for Couples Therapy
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Trauma-Informed Therapy
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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What It’s Like to Work With Me​:
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I strive to create a space where you feel genuinely heard, understood, and accepted. My approach is warm, collaborative, and compassionate, while also giving you practical tools you can use in your everyday life. Together, we'll work at a pace that feels right for you, celebrating progress along the way and helping you build confidence as you navigate life's challenges.
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Who I Work With:
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Adolescents
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Young adults
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Adults
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Couples
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Getting Started:
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I offer in-person or telehealth (video) therapy as part of the Anxiety Relief Services team. If you’re interested in working with me, our team can help determine whether I may be a good fit for your needs.
Individuals
$100 dollars
per 50 minute sessions
(Debit/credit/HSA)
Couples Therapy
$120 dollars
per 50 minute sessions
(Debit/credit/HSA)
Insurance
We accept
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Blueshield
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Aetna Health
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Anthem Blue Cross
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Meritain Health
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Cigna
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United Healthcare/Optum
Location
In-Person in El Centro, CA
Secure video sessions
(Telephone available)
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