Liz Calabrese (She/Her)

MA, LCPC
Accepting Clients

I am passionate about people finding healing and reconnection with their bodies.

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Illinois

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

When we have been through traumatic experiences (experiences that leave us feeling afraid, helpless, and unsafe), it can be difficult to sit with emotions and trust what our bodies tell us. I help those I work with learn to sit with and get to know their emotions and bodies. I believe the body holds great wisdom. When we sit with and learn from our bodies we benefit greatly. “We heal when we can be with what we feel.” - Dr. Hillary McBride

My Background and Approach

Each individual coming into therapy is valuable and capable of healing and growth. I work from a self-compassion and trauma-informed approach. I listen carefully to my clients' inner wisdom, as I believe that each individual is the expert on their world. I am trained in Gottman couples therapy, EMDR trauma therapy, and integrating faith into sessions for Christian clients.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that every person is valuable and that healing is always possible. Sadly, there are systems in place that cause disconnection from our bodies and barriers to healing (homophobia, racism, sexism, classism, and the like). I work hard in session to provide a safe space, acknowledge people’s different identities, and recognize my own privileges in the work.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Couples Therapy Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
Other Techniques
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Other Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity

At A Glance

  • Experience: 9 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $75 - 150/session

Reach out to Liz