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Pregnancy and parenthood are raw, exposing, deep, challenging, and joyful experiences . I am here to support you through it all.
About
Hi, I’m alyza (pronounced uh lie zuh
My experience during pregnancy and postpartum felt deeply isolating. Despite my training in mental health, I still felt wholly unprepared for the changes, in relationships, identity, work, and purpose, that come with parenthood. So, I began to study what exactly drives these transformations.
Matrescence is the metamorphosis— mental, physical, emotional, spiritual — that happens when you become a mother. It rivals adolescence in how disorienting it is, and even if you’ve been told how hard postpartum is, it can still come as a surprise, and it's so easy to feel like you're failing. And while this term describes the experience of a mother, all parents go through their own transformation after baby.
When I started being honest about what I was struggling with and sought support from the people closest to me, (as well as my own therapy!) things shifted.
As a therapist, but also as a parent, I believe that with the right support, we can heal, evolve into new and deeper versions of ourselves, and create lasting change in our wellbeing.
Licensed professional counselor
I work best with parents of all sexual orientations and gender identities who see parenthood as an opportunity — not just to raise healthy and resilient kids, but to know themselves more deeply. I work to help my clients believe that prioritizing their own mental health is how they show up in their relationships, their parenting, and their lives in ways that feel aligned and sustainable.
Is this a fit?
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I’m an avid baker, amateur (but enthusiastic sewist an and knitter, and love to sink my teeth into a good book. I love to be outside near a body of water, try new coffee shops, and host friends and family. I live in northeast l’Hôtel with my husband and daughter and travel often to my other gone if Austin Texas to visit my family.
Outside of sessions
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I have a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in counselor education. I’m certified through Postpartum Support International in Perinatal Mental Health, and have received advanced training in the Gottman Method, and EMDR.
My training
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“I cannot express my support for her and her work enough. Alyza is kind, compassionate, and knowledgeable. She meets clients where they are and empowers them to be the best versions of themselves. Clients are sure to grow in her care and beyond.”
allie mclaughlin, lpcc
“They saw possibilities in the house that we never would have considered ourselves. It feels beautifully resolved, but still relaxed enough for everyday family life.”
