She draws on a wide range of therapeutic techniques to suit the needs of each individual person she sees.
AUSTIN, TX, December 18, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Liz Watts, MA, LPC, NCC, has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Drawing on nearly half a decade of dedication to the field of health care and augmented by more than 20 years of service across the performing arts and education industries, Ms. Watts enjoys a distinguished career as a counselor of Liz Watts Counseling. A private practice that specializes in working with adult individuals, Liz Watts Counseling is dedicated to nurturing a collaborative, people-focused environment where a comfortable client and therapist connection is considered fundamental to the therapeutic process.
In her role as a counselor, Ms. Watts is renowned for her warm, empathetic and approachable nature. She specializes in assisting those who struggle with perfectionism, imposter syndrome and self-criticism, also offering treatment for such concerns as anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions and grief and loss. Drawing on a wide range of therapeutic techniques including acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), integrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and others, she tailors her methods to suit the needs of each individual person she sees. She is a nationally certified counselor, a licensed professional counselor and has been licensed to practice by the state of Texas.
Before venturing onto her current professional endeavor, Ms. Watts spent over two decades fulfilling her musical pursuits by performing as a freelance violinist while teaching the violin and viola to middle school and high school students. Her passion for live concerts was offset by regular challenges with performance anxiety, also known as stage fright. The experience allowed her to recognize similar struggles among some of her students, driving her desire to seek a solution for them. First seeking an education through psychology classes at her local community college, she went on to complete master's coursework at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, California before earning a Master of Arts in counseling from Saint Edward's University in Austin, Texas in 2020.
Known for her contributions as a civic-minded citizen, Ms. Watts was appointed at Capital Area Counseling as a student intern and continues to fulfill her role as a post-graduate volunteer. Her passion and commitment to the field have also seen her appointed as a standing member of the American Counseling Association.
Though her career path has been filled with memorable achievements across multiple fields, Ms. Watts is particularly proud of her steadfast commitment to counseling and choosing to pursue her dream of positively impacting the lives of others. Having the opportunity to offer vital support to those struggling has become her greatest passion, providing professional and personal fulfillment when she is able to help someone in need.
With an eye toward the future, Ms. Watts remains firmly committed to expanding her private practice and further cementing her place in the field of counseling while providing individualized care to her clients. Remaining devoted to her musical roots, she also plans to provide more support for local musicians in her area to augment her efforts. With her storied background and experience, she is uniquely positioned to continue making a significant impact in her community through both counseling and music.
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