Liz Zhou

Holistic Trauma Therapist, Coach, Speaker

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I help highly sensitive, neurodivergent adults & couples heal their nervous systems & connect with their authentic selves.

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For Neurodiverse Couples: 8 Tips for Healthy Conversations about Money

What if financial conversations could feel compassionate, curious, and connecting? (Instead of devolving into arguments and frying your nervous systems.) Here’s a neurodivergent-friendly guide to talking to your partner about money – in a way that works with your brains and brings you closer together.

How to Recover from Autistic Burnout: 5 Types of Rest

Feeling like you’re running on empty? Learn about autistic burnout and how to manage it. We’ll explore different types of rest needed for recovery — from sensory breaks to social boundaries — providing actionable strategies to restore your energy.

Why Therapy Intensives are Great for Neurodivergent Brains

If you’re neurodivergent (autistic, ADHD, highly sensitive) and traditional therapy hasn’t quite worked for you, a therapy intensive could be a helpful alternative. Intensives are a form of short-term, accelerated therapy, using powerful modalities like Internal Family Systems, Brainspotting, and EMDR to heal the nervous system.

Unmasking Autism: 6 Common Experiences of Late-Diagnosed Autistic Women

Many women discover their autism later in life. This delayed diagnosis is often due to societal misconceptions, gender bias, and the tendency to mask autistic traits. Let’s explore the common experiences of women who’ve been labeled “quiet,” “shy,” “sensitive,” and “different.”

The Link Between Trauma and Neurodivergence

There’s a reason why autistic, ADHD, and other neurodivergent people tend to experience higher rates of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and complex trauma. Let’s explore how stigma, misunderstanding, and lack of accommodations in our neurotypical society impact mental health — and what we can do about it.

How to Avoid a “Bad Trip” with the Psilocybin Mushroom Medicine

With roots in indigenous traditions and emerging applications in modern mental health treatment, psilocybin is a powerful natural medicine. Here’s how to plan a meaningful healing experience.

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Liz Zhou 7/19/24 Liz Zhou 7/19/24

How to Reduce Driving Anxiety: A Holistic Guide for Highly Sensitive People

Do you avoid driving, or feel overwhelmed by the thought of it? Explore HSP-friendly strategies to make driving more tolerable (and even enjoyable).

Liz Zhou 7/12/24 Liz Zhou 7/12/24

Why Talk Therapy Isn’t (Always) Helpful for Neurodivergent People (+ What to Try Instead)

Let’s face it: traditional talk therapy wasn’t designed with neurodivergent brains in mind (autism, ADHD, high sensitivity). If you’re feeling stuck or unheard, consider alternative approaches like EMDR, IFS, Brainspotting, and psychedelic therapy.

Liz Zhou 6/21/24 Liz Zhou 6/21/24

6 Objects That’ll Make Your Life Easier as a Highly Sensitive, Neurodivergent Person

Sensory overload is a common challenge for highly sensitive and neurodivergent nervous systems. Discover how a few simple tools, from noise-canceling headphones to fidget toys, can create a calmer and more comfortable world for you.

Liz Zhou 6/14/24 Liz Zhou 6/14/24

Common Challenges of Neurodiverse Couples (+ Tips to Improve Communication and Intimacy)

Is miscommunication causing tension in your relationship? Do you get into arguments over thermostat settings, noise levels, and lighting in the house? Learn how the “double empathy problem” and differing sensory needs impact neurodiverse relationships (autistic/allistic, neurodivergent/neurotypical). A neurodiversity-affirming couples therapist offers 4 tips.

Liz Zhou 5/10/24 Liz Zhou 5/10/24

5 Terms to Know if You or Your Partner are Neurodivergent

Wondering how neurodiversity (autism, ADHD, HSP) might be impacting your relationship? It’s a question more and more couples are exploring these days. This post unpacks key terms to help you navigate neurodiversity with compassion & understanding.

Liz Zhou 4/19/24 Liz Zhou 4/19/24

What is Neurodiversity-Affirming EMDR Therapy?

Feeling lost in a world designed for neurotypical brains? Learn how EMDR therapy can be adapted to your unique needs, preferences, and neurotype.

Liz Zhou 3/29/24 Liz Zhou 3/29/24

Psychedelic Therapy for Highly Sensitive People: 3 Things to Consider

Here’s how to plan a psychedelic experience that works with the wiring of your sensitive nervous system. Learn how to minimize overwhelm and maximize healing benefits.

Liz Zhou 2/2/24 Liz Zhou 2/2/24

How to Cope with Sensory Overload: A Guide for Highly Sensitive People

Does the world feel too loud, too bright, and too chaotic for your highly sensitive nervous system? Explore 5 skills to decrease overwhelm and calm your mind.