ELIZABETH MOUNTZ

LCSW

Yoga Instructor

I specialize in somatic, trauma-informed modalities with individuals experiencing chronic stress, anxiety, depression, dissociation, and histories of trauma. I have a variety of experience including outpatient treatment with adults, residential inpatient therapy, and clinical work in foster care. I am also a trauma-informed yoga teacher which has deepened my understanding of the mind-body connection and processing stored trauma in the body. Through my experience, I have found a passion for empowering individuals to find and utilize their own strengths and internal resources to overcome life’s challenges and its impacts on their lives.

My approach comes from the belief that we all hold past experiences in our bodies, and exploration of that is the key to healing. My intention is to provide you with resources that don't just help you cope with life but that address the root of your symptoms. I bring an eclectic approach to therapy and am not afraid to get creative and try out-of-the-box techniques. I will follow your lead to get as deep and creative in sessions as we can!

My goal is to create a space where you can show up just as you are in your journey. Healing work can sometimes feel overwhelming, and it is my job as your therapist to support you as you navigate through this. We all have unique experiences and difficulties in our lives, and no struggle is too big or too small for this space!

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Get to know Elizabeth…

· Full Name

Elizabeth Mountz

· Pronouns:

She/her

· Role at Grove

Clinical Therapist and Yoga Teacher

· Licensure/Credentials

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

· Therapeutic Approach In a Few Words

I specialize in somatic approaches and love bringing a more unique and eclectic feel to the therapy room with breath work, sound bowls, and creativity. I believe true growth and healing happens when we get out of our minds and into our bodies.

· What drew you to this work?

Experiences in my family and difficult relationships led me down the path of wanting to understand people, and this work has ultimately led me to a deeper understanding of myself.

· What do you hope clients feel when they walk into Grove?

I want people to feel like they have a place here, not just as clients but as part of a community.

· A value or belief I carry into sessions:

I don't have any of the answers for your life, but I greatly believe that you do and will give you the resources and tools to find those answers.

· How I care for my own mental health:

Yoga, good boundaries, time with my husband and pets

· Hidden Talent:

Photography and playing the piano. In a past life I had a photography business and have played the piano since I was 5 (just don't ask me to take your family photos or play a song for you, please).

o This or That: Early Bird or Night Owl

Early Bird

o City or Nature

Nature

o Fiction or Nonfiction

Fiction

o Dogs or Cats

Both!

o Sunrise or Sunsets

Sunrise

Please pick the co-worker who works to the RIGHT of your office, name them, and describe what a client can expect sitting in the room with them as their therapist/office staff:

Adam AND Grover: these two come in a pair and you can be sure to have a smile on your face or a good laugh when you're around them : )