Elizabeth Macpherson, MS, LPC

Liz (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a strong foundation in rehabilitation psychology, holding an MS from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2013). Since 2017, her mental health career has been marked by significant roles in community mental health where she honed skills in crisis intervention, medication management, and complex case management. Liz brings experience in addressing a wide range of mental health issues, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, autism, substance use, bipolar disorder and BPD. Her practice extends to individuals, couples, families, and children, illustrating her versatility and commitment to supporting diverse client needs.

Liz holds specialized training in treating adults with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness, such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. She has helped many clients cope with psychosis, amotivation, mood disturbances, and executive functioning deficits, as a result of these illnesses.

Liz employs therapeutic modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Child-Centered Play Therapy. She takes a holistic, client-centered, strengths-based approach to recovery, tailored to each person's unique circumstances. Committed to inclusivity and cultural competence, Liz actively engages in anti-racism work and fosters an LGBTQ+-friendly environment.

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