Elizabeth (Lyzz) Neal
MSW, LMSW
Acworth + Telehealth
"My goal is to create a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment while unpacking trauma, insecurities, and hurts.”
Areas of Focus:
Trauma & PTSD
Child & Adolescent (Ages 3+) including Play Therapy
Postpartum & Birth Trauma
Mom’s Mental Health
Adjusting to and living with Chronic Illness
Polyvagal Theory
Anxiety & Depression
Sexual and Gender Identity Questioning
Elizabeth (Lyzz) Neal enjoys working with children (ages 3+), adolescents and teens, and adults. Her areas of focus include anxiety and depression, trauma and PTSD including birth trauma and postpartum, life transitions including families experiencing separation/divorce, play therapy, parenting and mom’s mental health, and living with chronic illness. She understands the interconnectedness of one’s mind, body, spirit, community, family, physical environment, and the impact of daily lifestyle choices.
Lyzz grew up just north of Boston and now calls Cobb County home. She received a Master of Clinical Social Work from Smith College School for Social Work in Northampton, Massachusetts. She is a cum laude graduate of Framingham State University where she received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Lyzz is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Georgia under supervision and is certified in trauma-informed therapy. Prior to joining Atlanta Wellness Collective, Lyzz worked with children and adolescents in various settings including acute care at an inpatient psychiatric unit, school settings, and a community mental health clinic.
Outside of Atlanta Wellness Collective, Lyzz enjoys quality time with family and friends, time spent in nature, listening to music, podcasts, and reading. She is an avid lover of the snow and the beach.
A note from Elizabeth —
I approach therapy with a holistic, empathetic, and relational approach, utilizing Polyvagal Theory. According to this theory, each client has the capacity to grow in a uniquely beautiful way through understanding the impact of trauma and relationships, the importance of co-regulation, and eventually self-regulation. It’s important to me to celebrate seemingly small victories as I walk with you, your child, or your family to becoming the best version of yourself. I aid clients to reach an optimal internal state where they are comfortable with who they are, where they have been, and look forward to where they are going.
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