Elizabeth Ritchie, LCSW
About Liz (she/her)
Welcome! I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) from Virginia, USA. After recently moving to Germany, I understand how difficult it can be to find community, struggle with identity, and manage all of the transitions. I hope to help you improve your relationship with yourself, your loved ones, and to resolve emotional wounds that may be holding you back. I provide online services for adults throughout Germany.
I feel honored working with individuals who may be struggling with the following:
● Trauma related issues such as dissociation or not feeling present in daily life
● Addictive behaviors or unhealthy coping skills you want to change
● Relationship problems including romantic, familial, or friendship
● Codependency
● Struggling with traumatic memories interfering with your daily life
● Self esteem issues
● Feelings of guilt and shame
● Issues with self worth or feeling “good enough”
● Ruminating or intrusive thoughts
● Adjustment issues
● Not feeling like “yourself” or struggling with a sense of self
Professional Experience and Counseling Approach
I have over six years of experience as a counselor. Before moving to Germany, I was an outpatient therapist in southwest Virginia where I provided both individual therapy and group therapy for adults with histories of complex trauma, substance use disorders, legal issues, and mood disorders. I am trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), a model used to help individuals recover from traumatic memories. I also have experience utilizing “parts work”. Parts work is exploring the different versions of ourselves throughout our life. For example, we may have a younger part, such as an inner child, who may have not gotten some of their needs met at an earlier time in life. Sometimes we can have some inner conflict due to these different parts of us, and we may need to work with them in order to resolve emotional wounds and have a better relationship with ourselves and others. I also enjoy utilizing mindfulness and meditation in sessions in order to help individuals build awareness, insight, and learn how to be more present in daily life. I hope to be able to provide you a safe space where you can share your story and find some clarity, relief, and hope.
Fees
Individual counseling rate: €80 per 50-minute session
Group counseling rate (three to eight people): €60 per person, per 90 minute session
I do not participate with insurance companies and am unable to accept insurance.
For a free consultation please email eritchielcsw@gmail.com or book a session with me
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