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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“Autistic Person” vs “Person with Autism”: What’s the Difference? | A Neurodivergent Therapist’s POV

As the mental health field updates its understanding of autism to be more affirming, more and more adults are realizing that they’re autistic – leading to a growing community of late-diagnosed neurodivergent people. Let’s explore the difference between identity-first and person-first language, and why many members of the Autistic community prefer identity-first language. 

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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.

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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.

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What’s the Container in EMDR Therapy? (FAQs + Examples)

Learn about the “container practice” in EMDR therapy – a way to safely store difficult thoughts and feelings until you’re ready to process them with your therapist. This blog post will answer all your questions about the container: how to create it, what to put in it, and why it’s different (and healthier) than bottling up emotions forever.

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