In the Media
LIZ ZHOU | HOLISTIC TRAUMA THERAPIST, COACH, SPEAKER
Get to know me! Listen to me talk about my special interests.
These are some topics that light me up.
psychedelic therapy & plant medicines (psilocybin, ketamine, cannabis, ayahusaca, San Pedro, iboga, Bufo Alvarius)
compassionate deathcare & end-of-life options
altered states of consciousness (psychedelics, meditation, dreams, breathwork, near-death experiences)
brain-body therapies (EMDR, IFS, Brainspotting)
neurodiversity (high sensitivity, autism, ADHD)
Asian American mental health
MEDIA FEATURES
BodyMedicine Podcast: Plant Medicines & Culture
In this lively conversation, Jacqueline & I talk about the power of entheogenic medicine & ceremony, from the perspective of culture & body. I share about my experiences working as shaman’s translator in the Peruvian Amazon & facilitating ayahuasca ceremonies in the Shipibo tradition.
Interview with Shoutout Colorado
I share why I started my private practice, how I ended up specializing in trauma & neurodivergence, and how attending therapy in college (and reading a pivotal book, Food of the Gods by Terrence McKenna) inspired my path as a psychedelic therapist today.
TherapyTalk! Interview with Asian Mental Health Collective
TherapyTalk! Series is a collection of psycho-educational content to normalize and de-stigmatize mental health topics. In this chat, we talk about culturally sensitive therapy for underserved communities. I discuss approaches to mental health that transcend the Western lens.
Asian Avenue Magazine: AANHPI Mental Wellness
In an impactful article written by Catharine McCord & in honor of Suicide Prevention Month, I share thoughts about Asian-American intergenerational experiences, the model minority myth, the importance of having open conversations about mental health within our community.
Interview with VoyageDenver
Read about my winding career path: from studying foreign languages & dreaming of interpreting at the UN, to working in the world of plant medicines, to becoming a holistic trauma therapist. I share about the benefits of intensive EMDR therapy & why I named my practice “Seasons of Growth Counseling.”
Not Boring CEs: Supporting AAPI Clients
Join me & Allison Puryear as we explore how therapists can create safer, more inclusive spaces for their AAPI clients. We discuss the model minority myth, the stages of identity development, and the layers of assumptions, stereotypes, and cultural influences that shape the experiences of Asian Americans.
Follow my Instagram, @liz.holistic.therapist, for relatable content on trauma healing, neurodiversity, and psychedelic medicines.
