Liz Rhea (she/her)

I work with clients navigating religious or spiritual trauma, identity development, life transitions, and more. I also see clients in poly and open relationships, including multiple partners. I believe clients are the experts of their own experiences and that a positive, collaborative therapeutic alliance is deeply important. My approach to therapy is grounded in those beliefs, and I work diligently to create a space where clients feel brave, heard, and empowered. I believe therapy should be holistic, pulling from systems theory, strengths-based, and person-centered approaches. I operate from a harm reduction framework and utilize motivational interviewing. I'm laid-back, welcoming, direct, and use the occasional swear word, but only if that works for you. I hold a Master of Social Work and am a licensed master social worker (LMSW) under the supervision of Mick Rehrig, LCSW and direction of Ryan DeVane, LCSW.

I am committed to anti-racism and use a social justice framework in my practice. While acknowledging that rarely can a space be completely safe, I believe deeply that the therapy space should allow clients to feel brave, and I am committed to doing my own work and unlearning through supervision, consultation, readings, and training to create that space for clients. I believe that therapy can be a space to explore your identity, find healing, process experiences and emotions, and more. I have a history of working in LGBTQ+ youth homelessness, family reunification, and child advocacy. As a white, queer, cis-female with a BIPOC partner, my commitment to anti-racism, decentering whiteness, and liberation is deeply personal, as well as professional. My personal and professional values are inextricably intertwined. When I'm not working, I enjoy spending time with my family and dog, listening to podcasts (mostly Normal Gossip), and finding the best iced latte in Atlanta!