Eliza Gallagher is a dedicated Resident in Counseling, currently pursuing licensure under the supervision of Marla Peyser, LPC, and is approved by the Virginia Board of Counseling. With experience as a school counselor, she has worked effectively with a diverse clientele, including preteens, children (6 to 10), teens, and adults. Eliza specializes in various therapeutic modalities such as Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Compassion Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Play Therapy, among others. She has successfully assisted individuals facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, self-esteem issues, major life transitions, and family dynamics, employing both solution-focused and strengths-based approaches. Eliza is passionate about fostering a safe and inclusive atmosphere, where clients can explore their mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. Her empathetic and compassionate therapeutic style aims to meet the unique needs of each client, encouraging personal growth and freedom through individualized tasks outside the counseling space. Eliza truly believes in the power of support systems and that therapy adds another vital member to 'your team'.