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Liz Zhou | Holistic Trauma Therapist & Speaker
Brainspotting & Psychedelic Integration Therapy | Trauma-Informed Support Before & After Your Psychedelic Experience
Brainspotting, a powerful brain-body therapy, can help you prepare for and process your psychedelic experiences (ketamine, psilocybin, natural plant medicines). Explore how trauma-informed support can make the difference between an unnecessarily difficult experience and an insightful healing journey.
4 Compassionate Ways to Support Your Partner after a Late-in-Life Autism Diagnosis
So one (or both) of you has just discovered that you’re autistic, whether through formal diagnosis or self-identification. What now? An autistic therapist shares how to positively integrate an understanding of autism in your relationship, allowing both partners to experience deeper connection and understanding.
What’s the Calm Place Practice? | Resourcing in EMDR Therapy
Before you ever process a distressing memory through EMDR, you’ll first build your toolkit of resources. One essential tool is the Calm Place practice, designed to soothe and stabilize your nervous system. In this blog post, we’ll share creative examples of calm places and offer guidance for those who struggle with visualization.
What is Neurodiverse Couples Counseling Like?
Maybe you’ve tried couples counseling before, but realized that you need a specialized space to explore how neurodiversity (autism, ADHD, high sensitivity) impacts relationship dynamics. Learn how neurodiverse couples counseling can support you and your partner, and what a typical session looks like.
How Does Bilateral Stimulation Work? | Why EMDR Therapy is Not Just Eye Movements
EMDR accesses the parts of the brain where traumatic memories are stored and changes the neural wiring around those memories — through a simple technique called bilateral stimulation (BLS). Learn what BLS looks like in an EMDR session, and why it works so well for trauma reprocessing.
Psychedelic Therapy in Denver, Colorado | Is Ketamine a Psychedelic Medicine?
Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy (PAT) is a therapeutic approach that involves the use of psychoactive medicines, like ketamine, cannabis, or psilocybin, in a structured, intentional, and guided setting. A psychedelic therapist in Denver, CO shares about ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP).
What’s Positive States Practice? | Neuroplasticity & Resourcing in EMDR Therapy
Positive States Practice is not about bypassing difficult emotions. It’s about nurturing the positive pathways that are already there, so that you can navigate difficult experiences in a more resourced way. Let’s explore what this practice looks like, and how it can enhance outcomes in EMDR trauma therapy.
EMDR Therapy for Autistic Adults | A Neurodiversity-Affirming Perspective
Is EMDR therapy for autistic people different than EMDR for non-autistics? The answer is more complicated than you might think. An autistic therapist shares how neurotypes influence the way that we process trauma — and why EMDR can be a great fit for neurodivergent brains.
Complex Trauma Recovery: The Benefits of IFS and EMDR Therapy
How do you go from realizing you have complex trauma to actually healing from it? Learn how trauma-focused modalities like Internal Family Systems and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing can help you get to the other side of complex trauma — toward more fulfilling relationships & connection with your authentic Self.
For Adult ADHDers: 3 Simple Ways to Improve Executive Functioning
Struggling to complete — or even start — your to-do list? The ADHD brain has a variable attention span, motivated by interests rather than by priorities. A neurodiversity-affirming therapist explains how to stay focused and get things done — even the tasks that you dread doing.
Double Empathy Problem: Why Communication is Confusing in Neurodiverse (Autistic-Allistic) Relationships
In mixed-neurotype relationships, communication breakdowns can occur due to differences in brain processing styles. A neurodivergent-affirming therapist explains how the “Double Empathy Problem” shows up: direct vs. indirect language, verbal vs. nonverbal communication, and differences in eye contact.
What is Neurodiversity-Affirming IFS Therapy?
Learn why Internal Family Systems therapy can be a great fit for neurodivergent people (Autistic, ADHD, HSP) seeking to heal trauma, unmask, and connect with their authentic selves. A neurodivergent therapist explains how IFS works.
What’s the Inner Ally Practice? | Resourcing in EMDR Therapy
Resourcing is the initial phase of the EMDR therapy protocol, designed to stabilize your nervous system and create a sense of calm and steadiness within yourself. Let’s delve into the Inner Ally practice — what it is, why it works, and how to create your own Nurturing, Protective, Playful, and Wise Figures.
“Autistic Person” vs “Person with Autism”: What’s the Difference? | A Neurodivergent Therapist’s POV
As the mental health field updates its understanding of autism to be more affirming, more and more adults are realizing that they’re autistic – leading to a growing community of late-diagnosed neurodivergent people. Let’s explore the difference between identity-first and person-first language, and why many members of the Autistic community prefer identity-first language.
Psychedelic Therapy in Colorado: A Beginner’s Guide to Ketamine
You’ve likely heard about the potential benefits, but what does ketamine-assisted psychotherapy actually look like? How does it feel? And could it be the right fit for your journey? Let’s dive in.
Trauma Therapy Intensives (EMDR + IFS) in Denver, Colorado
Therapy intensives are a short-term, accelerated, and highly efficient treatment. If you’re tired of weekly therapy (or can’t fit it into your busy schedule in the first place), explore an intensive approach to healing in Denver, or online across Colorado.
The Link Between Trauma and Neurodivergence
There’s a reason why autistic, ADHD, and other neurodivergent people tend to experience higher rates of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and complex trauma. Let’s explore how stigma, misunderstanding, and lack of accommodations in our neurotypical society impact mental health — and what we can do about it.
How to Reduce Driving Anxiety: A Holistic Guide for Highly Sensitive People
Do you avoid driving, or feel overwhelmed by the thought of it? Explore HSP-friendly strategies to make driving more tolerable (and even enjoyable).
Why Talk Therapy Isn’t (Always) Helpful for Neurodivergent People (+ What to Try Instead)
Let’s face it: traditional talk therapy wasn’t designed with neurodivergent brains in mind (autism, ADHD, high sensitivity). If you’re feeling stuck or unheard, consider alternative approaches like EMDR, IFS, and psychedelic therapy.
How to Choose an Ayahuasca Retreat Center | A Psychedelic Therapist’s Perspective
An ayahuasca retreat is a potent opportunity for healing, and choosing the right setting is key. Learn what to look for in a plant medicine retreat center — including sustainable practices, skilled facilitators, location, “la dieta,” accommodations, and safety factors.