Elizabeth Wear
Counselor Intern
Intern: Interns are students working to attain their graduate degree in the mental health field and are supervised and trained by an LPC. Choosing an intern usually means quicker access to services. However, please note that they cannot accept insurance. $62 per session for individual. Please inquire about couple and Family rates
Hi, I’m Liz! I’m currently a counseling intern completing my
Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree. My path to counseling began long
before graduate school. For 14 years, I worked as a special education teacher,
where I had the privilege of supporting students and their families through
both challenges and celebrations. Those years taught me that every person has a
unique story and deserves to feel valued and understood. Also, they showed me
the incredible resilience people can have when they feel supported, which
inspired me to pursue a career in mental health counseling.
I enjoy
working with adolescents, young adults, and adults who are navigating anxiety,
depression, relationship concerns, life transitions, self-esteem, identity, and
all the many ups and downs that come with being human. I’m especially drawn to
supporting individuals with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
My goal is to create a space where you feel safe to be authentically yourself
and know that you’ll be met with compassion, respect, and acceptance.
I believe
that counseling is a partnership. You are the expert on your own life, and my
role is to walk alongside you with curiosity, empathy, and encouragement as we
explore what matters most to you. Together, we’ll build on your strengths, work
through life’s challenges, and celebrate the progress you make along the way. I
don’t expect you to have all the answers when you come to counseling; in fact,
that’s what we’re here to discover together.
Outside of
counseling, I am an auntie who loves spending time with my family, including my
27 nieces and nephews, along with my husband and our dog, Bailey. Being an
auntie has given me plenty of opportunities to laugh, learn, be present, and
appreciate all the different personalities and perspectives that make a person
unique. I believe those everyday moments of connection are important,
especially when life feels busy or overwhelming.
It would be
a privilege to walk alongside you as you discover your strengths, embrace your
resilience, and create a life that feels meaningful to you. I look forward to
meeting you.
