Elizabeth Rosier
M.A., Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate
Supervised by Bonnie King, Ph.D., LPC-S, CSC
- Works with
- Perinatal mental health and matrescence (the transition to motherhood), trauma
- Client focus
- Ages 13 and up - individuals, teens, adults, new parents
- Approaches
- Existential, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma-Focused CBT
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Challenging the meaning of life is the truest expression of the state of being human
In Elizabeth's words
If you’ve made it this far, chances are, your load is heavy.
Maybe you know something in your life isn’t working, but you feel stuck in patterns that are hard to break. Many of us developed coping strategies early on that once helped us survive, but now as adults, those strategies are ineffective or even harmful. Despite recognizing that we could benefit from talking to a therapist, we might be nervous or conflicted about seeking therapy (totally normal by the way).
But here’s the truth: we weren’t meant to live life alone. There’s no shame in asking for support. In fact, it’s a powerful act of courage. Whether you’re here to explore old wounds, reconnect with yourself, or simply breathe a little easier, therapy can offer a safe, supportive space to do that.
My therapeutic approach is person-centered, trauma-informed, and multicultural. I draw from a toolbox of Existential theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), to best meet your needs. I strive to be inclusive, intersectional, and affirming, viewing you as a whole person living within broader systems: social, political, cultural, and geographical. You are the expert on your life; I’m here to support and empower you to live your life in a way that feels authentic and aligned. This also means that I think therapy should be a place for you to come as you are, so that we can do the most meaningful work. Clients often describe me as calming, supportive, and nonjudgmental, with a good sense of humor when it’s needed, and a strong sense of advocacy when it counts.
Training and experience
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate. I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from DePaul University.
I have worked with individuals across the lifespan in both community mental health and healthcare settings. My background includes counseling children and teens in school and after-school programs, teaching parenting classes, and providing individual therapy for adolescents and adults. I also spent a decade in the healthcare field supporting patients through emotionally complex medical experiences, including reconstructive procedures, gender-affirming care, and major life transitions, which continues to inform my trauma-informed and inclusive approach.
What Elizabeth works with
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More than the work
- I began training and competing in powerlifting in 2019. I started as a way to get stronger, but I found that I really benefit from this form of proprioceptive input as a way to calm and regulate my nervous system.
- I’m a bookworm. You can find me reading fantasy and dystopian fiction when I’m not reading psychology books.
- I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and moved to DFW in 2020. I’m a Midwesterner at heart.
Elizabeth answers
What is matrescence, and why does becoming a mother feel so overwhelming?
If you’ve become a mother and thought, “Why does no one talk about how hard this is?” you’re not alone.
Matrescence is the enormous transition into motherhood, often described as a second adolescence. It changes your body, identity, relationships, priorities, and emotions all at once. It’s common to love your baby deeply while also grieving parts of your old life, wondering who you are now, or to not even feel like you have time to think about that.
Therapy gives you space to process those changes without guilt and helps you build a version of motherhood that fits you, not everyone else’s expectations.
How can therapy help with postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, and the transition to motherhood?
If you’re constantly worrying, crying more than you expected, feeling disconnected from yourself or others, or wondering if you’re doing enough, therapy can help.
We’ll work together to understand what’s happening, quiet the guilt and self-criticism, strengthen your support system, and help you feel more like yourself again.
These feelings are common, but they don’t have to become your new normal.
What are signs that I may be struggling with anxiety rather than everyday stress?
Stress usually comes and goes. Anxiety tends to stick around.
If your mind rarely shuts off, you replay conversations, imagine worst-case scenarios, struggle to relax, or spend more time worrying than actually living, anxiety may be driving more of your life than you realize.
Therapy can help you stop letting anxiety make your decisions so you can get back to living the life you actually want.
How can therapy help me stop people-pleasing and set healthier boundaries?
Constantly worrying about disappointing people, saying yes when you want to say no, and feeling responsible for everyone else’s emotions is exhausting.
In therapy, we’ll explore where those patterns came from and practice setting boundaries without losing the caring part of who you are.
You can be compassionate without carrying everyone else’s responsibilities.
Why do I feel like I’ve lost myself during a major life transition?
Whether you’ve become a parent, changed careers, experienced grief, or ended a relationship, life transitions can leave you wondering, “Who am I now?”
Therapy helps you reconnect with the parts of yourself that may have gotten buried under responsibility, stress, or survival so you can move forward with more clarity and confidence.
How can therapy help improve self-esteem and self-confidence?
Confidence is something you build by showing up for yourself, even when you don’t feel completely sure of yourself.
If your inner critic is loud, you second-guess your decisions, or you feel like you’re never doing enough, therapy can help you quiet those patterns and build confidence through self-awareness, self-compassion, and taking action that aligns with your values. Over time, you’ll spend less energy trying to prove yourself and more energy simply being yourself.
What is trauma-informed therapy and how can it help me heal?
Trauma-informed therapy recognizes that your reactions make sense in the context of what you’ve lived through.
Rather than asking what’s wrong with you, we explore how past experiences may still be influencing your emotions, relationships, and nervous system today.
Healing isn’t about forgetting the past, it’s about helping it stop running your present.
What does LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy look like?
You deserve a therapist who sees you as a whole person, honoring all aspects of your identity.
My practice is LGBTQIA+ affirming, which means you don’t have to educate me or worry about judgment. Whether you’re navigating identity, relationships, anxiety, family dynamics, or something completely unrelated, therapy is a place where you can show up authentically and be supported as you are.
How can therapy help with burnout, overwhelm, and emotional exhaustion?
If you’re always the one holding everything together, burnout can start to feel like your normal.
Therapy isn’t just about squeezing in more self-care. It’s about figuring out why everything feels so heavy, creating healthier boundaries, and building a life that doesn’t leave you constantly running on empty.
The goal isn’t just to recover from your life, it’s to create a life you don’t constantly need to recover from.
Why is therapy for teens so important?
Being a teenager today is hard.
Between school, friendships, family, social media, anxiety, and figuring out who you are, it can feel like there’s nowhere to slow down and take the pressure off.
Therapy gives teens a place where they can come as they are and not how they’re told to be. It’s a space to build confidence, learn healthy coping skills, and feel understood.
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