
Lizzie Birmingham

Lizzie Birmingham, LSW
EMDR Trained + working towards EMDR Certification
An alumnus of Temple University, Lizzie began her education in the mental health field by earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in cognitive neuroscience. She then continued her studies at Temple to obtain her Masters in Social Work. Lizzie is currently a licensed social worker in Pennsylvania.
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Lizzie's expertise spans from adolescents to adults, utilizing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as her primary treatment modality to treat populations with trauma-related disorders and substance use disorders. Lizzie's background in both inpatient and outpatient settings have helped her to develop a holistic approach to healing, with an emphasis on building the relationship between client and therapist and focusing on empathy and authenticity within the therapeutic relationship.
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Lizzie's specialties include:
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anxiety & depression
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trauma-related stressors
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grief & loss
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PTSD & C-PTSD
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increasing self-confidence and self-acceptance
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decreasing emotional dysregulation
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relational conflict, including family related trauma and attachment ruptures
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Lizzie has specialty expertise working with:​
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Young adults/college students
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Neurodivergent women, including ADHD presentations
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Individuals in recovery from substance abuse