Liz Pettit, LMFT (they/them) is a licensed marriage and family therapist and studied counseling psychology at the California Institute of Integral studies with a specialization in somatic psychotherapy. Liz has worked in a variety of community mental health settings including Project Open hand, serving the HIV and breast cancer communities, as well as Conard House, which provides permanent supportive housing to adults.
Liz specializes in providing trauma-informed psychodynamic psychotherapy to the LLGBTQQIAAP, queer, poly, gender non-conforming and kinky communities. Liz also has a passion for social justice and exploring how systems of oppression impact marginalized communities.
Liz uses a harm reduction approach for those who use substances, and is also enthusiastic about creating a safe space to explore and integrate themes that may arise during the course of a psychedelic journey. Liz employs holistic approaches as well as evidence based practices such as internal family systems, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing. She focuses on people who face symptoms of depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Liz is also proud to be a member of the health at every size (HAES) community, and to provide competent care for all bodies.