Get to Know Liz

Meet Liz Ahn, LPC – Compassionate Support for Your Healing Journey

Hello, I’m Liz Ahn

Licensed Professional Counselor at Abide Therapy Services, LLC and am here to support you on your healing journey.

I believe that true healing begins with connection. I’m here to listen to your story with compassion and understanding, providing a supportive space where you can open up about your challenges. My goal is to help you navigate life’s difficulties and find strength, peace, and personal growth along the way.

Whether you’re facing personal struggles or navigating a major life transition, together, we can find peace and strength.

How I Can Help You:

Support That’s Tailored Just for You – Let's Find Your Path to Healing Together

It can be hard to put into words what you’re feeling—a sense that something isn’t quite right but not knowing exactly what it is. Maybe anxiety is constantly weighing you down, past trauma keeps resurfacing, or you find yourself haunted by flashbacks and nightmares. You’ve tried to push through, to pretend everything’s okay, but deep down, you know you deserve more than just “getting by.”

I’m here to support you in finding clarity and healing. If you’ve ever felt like no one truly sees or understands you—whether because of adoption, cultural expectations, trauma, or betrayal—you’re not alone. You don’t need to have all the answers or explain everything right away. I’m here to listen and understand your unique experiences, and together, we’ll make sense of how you're feeling. Together, we’ll create a path to healing that’s safe, steady, and uniquely yours.

🌿 Specialties: I specialize in helping individuals manage anxiety, heal from past trauma, navigate the challenges of betrayal and rebuilding trust, and adjust to life transitions.
🌿 Who I Work With: I work with women and men individually, as well as children and young adults, Korean adoptees, BIPOC individuals, and Christian clients. Additionally, I support those healing from betrayal and trust issues.

Whether you're a child, young adult, or adult, therapy with me is about finding the healing approach that works best for you. Together, we’ll explore your emotional challenges, set meaningful goals, and develop practical tools for positive change. My focus on creating a safe, nurturing space where you can feel supported as you take the steps toward healing and growth.

My Story & Experience:

My Journey to Becoming a Therapist: Finding Purpose Through Pain

For over two decades, I’ve worked with children and families, first in schools and now in private practice, helping them navigate emotional and academic challenges—including some I’ve faced myself. Through this work, I’ve seen firsthand how trauma, anxiety, and depression can shape a person’s life. This understanding is at the heart of my practice today.

My personal journey has also deepened my commitment to therapy. After struggling with infertility, miscarriages, and an ectopic pregnancy, I learned how profoundly life’s hardships can impact our sense of self. But I also discovered the power of healing, connection, and resilience. Pain is universal, but so is the potential for growth. Every person carries a story, and I’m here to listen—to hold space for you with care, for as long as you need.

I earned my Master’s in Counseling and Human Relations from Villanova University in 2005 and am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). As an EMDRIA-approved EMDR Certified Therapist, I integrate evidence-based approaches such as Somatic Therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed techniques, working with both the mind and body to help clients process difficult experiences. Trauma is stored in both our thoughts and our nervous system, and by using these holistic, body-centered methods, I help clients move through distress in a way that fosters lasting healing. My goal is to create a supportive space where you feel understood, secure, and empowered to move forward—at your own pace.

Outside of my practice, I’m a wife and mom of three, sharing life in a multigenerational home. When I’m not working, you’ll find me gardening, playing golf, or riding bikes with my family—activities that help me stay grounded and present.

If you’re ready to begin your healing journey, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.

You Don’t Have to Do This Alone.

Your child is feeling anxious, withdrawn, or overwhelmed by fears they can’t explain. You see their potential, but anxiety or past experiences are holding them back.

I create a warm, steady space where kids feel safe to express themselves, build resilience, and develop coping skills.

✨ Together, we’ll help them feel stronger than their worries. ✨

You’re feeling overwhelmed, always prioritizing others, leaving little time for yourself.

🌿 We’ll work on setting healthy boundaries, addressing people-pleasing tendencies, and making space for your own needs—without guilt.

You experience anxious, racing thoughts.

Your mind is constantly overthinking, making it hard to relax or make decisions.

🌿 I use proven strategies to help you quiet your mind, manage anxiety, and gain clarity so you can feel more in control of your thoughts and emotions.

You want to find your own path—without judgement.

Navigating family expectations and identity can feel overwhelming—especially as a young adult, Korean adoptee, or BIPOC individual. You deserve a safe space to explore who you are, process pre-verbal trauma, and unpack cultural pressures without fear of judgment.

✨ Together, we’ll help you build confidence, embrace your identity, and create a life that truly aligns with your values.

You’re dealing with trauma, nightmares, or flashbacks.

The past still lingers, making it hard to feel safe in your own body. You’re ready to reclaim your peace and regain control.

I provide trauma-informed therapy to help you:
✔️ Process painful memories in a way that feels safe
✔️ Reduce distressing symptoms like nightmares and flashbacks
✔️ Restore a sense of security in both your body and mind

✨ You don’t have to carry this alone—healing is possible. ✨

You’re healing from betrayal or divorce.

Rebuilding after deep betrayal isn’t easy—you’re trying to regain trust in yourself and your future. The grief, self-doubt, and emotional pain can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone.

💡 Together, we’ll work through the heartache, rebuild your inner strength, and help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

✨ Healing is possible—you deserve a future filled with trust and self-assurance. ✨

A Personalized Path to Healing

Whether you need ongoing support or a focused EMDR intensive for faster relief from feeling stuck or blocked, I offer a compassionate, personalized approach to help you feel better and move forward with confidence. Let’s find the best path for you—schedule a free consultation today because therapy isn’t about fixing you—it’s about helping you feel whole again.

Ready to get started?

  • Healing with Compassion and Creativity

    My work with children and adolescents integrates Playful EMDR, combining play therapy, art therapy, and sand tray therapy with traditional EMDR therapy. This fun, creative approach allows children to express difficult emotions in a safe, non-threatening way, helping them heal from trauma without feeling overwhelmed.

    Therapy focuses on building coping strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and school stress. I create a space where kids can discuss their challenges openly—whether that’s peer relationships, self-esteem development, or family struggles—empowering them to feel more in control of their emotions and choices.

  • Navigate Life’s Challenges with Confidence

    For adults, therapy is about creating lasting change. Whether you’re working through trauma, anxiety, grief, or major life transitions—such as divorce, career shifts, or starting a family—I’m here to guide you every step of the way.

    I blend EMDR therapy, somatic therapy, and parts work to create a holistic healing experience, where you’ll not only understand your emotions but also develop actionable tools for managing stress and moving forward with wholeness and strength.

  • Your Personalized Path to Healing

    We’ll create a personalized plan to help you overcome challenges, build resilience, and lead a more balanced, fulfilling life. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, or life changes, our sessions will help you process emotions, build coping skills, and develop greater emotional resilience.

    Practical Outcomes from Therapy:

    ✔ More confidence to face life’s challenges
    ✔ Fewer emotional triggers from past wounds, allowing you to live more freely
    ✔ Tools for emotional regulation, so you can navigate stress more easily
    ✔ Clarity and peace of mind, helping you make decisions with confidence
    ✔ Improved relationships through healthier communication and understanding

    Together, we’ll build a roadmap to help you live a more fulfilling, balanced life.

  • Find the Right Therapy Approach for You

    For some, the steady pace of weekly therapy is a great fit. But if you’re looking for deeper, faster healing, our EMDR Intensives might be the solution. I can work collaboratively with your current therapist to support and complement your ongoing weekly therapy, while focusing on more immediate or intense emotional needs. I provide clear options for different client needs. Let’s work together to determine the approach that will serve you best.

    Weekly Sessions: Steady Support at Your Own Pace

    ⭐ Regular weekly sessions provide ongoing support as we work together at a comfortable pace.
    ⭐ These sessions are a great choice if you're looking for steady, consistent guidance as you navigate life’s challenges.

    EMDR Intensives: Transformative Healing in a Shorter Time

    🔥 EMDR Intensives are designed for those ready to dive deeply into their emotional healing.
    🔥 In a series of longer, focused sessions, we can work through significant emotional challenges, trauma, and stress more quickly than with weekly therapy alone.

    Hybrid Option: The Best of Both Worlds

    🌿 Combine weekly therapy with EMDR Intensives for a personalized care plan.

    I’ll work with you to figure out which option feels like the best fit for you. If you’re unsure, we can discuss it during our consultation to help you decide.

  • Take the First Step Toward Healing– Schedule a Free Consultation Today

    If you’re ready to begin your healing journey—or if you just want to learn more about how therapy can support you—I’d love to connect. We can start with a free 15-minute consultation to explore how therapy can help you feel better and create lasting change in your life.

    I look forward to hearing your story and supporting you on your path to healing!

    📅Schedule online for your free 15-minute consultation. I’m here to help you decide if my approach is the right fit for your needs.

Get started with Abide Therapy Services, today.