• Elizabeth Abbruzza

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • Bellevue, WA

Elizabeth Abbruzza

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Bellevue, WA

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About

Welcome!

Throughout my career I have worked with children, families and adults in many different settings finding myself becoming more and more passionate about supporting individual and family healing after traumatic events.

I currently work with adults and young people who feel overwhelmed, have relationship challenges, or are struggling to move forward after a painful life event/trauma. When we avoid facing distressing emotions or experiences, it can create more chaos in our lives leading to feelings of hopelessness and more pain. In therapy, we will explore together how your past experiences are impacting your present and potentially inhibiting you from the personal growth you strive for. You will learn ways to share your emotions and needs, develop healthy ways to cope with life’s challenge and improve your overall well-being.

As a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist, I understand the complexities of how trauma impacts the brain and body. The main trauma modality I use in my practice is Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT). ETT is an “attachment based” form of interpersonal therapy whose outcomes are substantially amplified by precise visual brain stimulation.

I am also actively working to become a Certified Sexual and Relational Trauma Therapist (CSRTT) through the Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH). Through this continued education I have advanced training in the treatment of betrayal trauma that results from intimate partner betrayal. I've also received advanced training in problematic sexual behaviors/sex addiction and know the devastating toll these patterns can have on romantic relationships and feelings of self-worth. I can help lead you forward on a path toward healing and hope.

Through my practice I have learned to appreciate how one individual’s challenges can impact family dynamics and relationships. This experience with family healing allows me to examine the familial perspective and guide towards healing as a family unit.

I am happy to speak with you to see if I am the right person to help you get started on your path toward healing.

Specializations

Counseling For
  • Individuals
Concerns
  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationships
Client Focus - Age
  • Adolescents/Teenagers (11-18)
  • Adults
Language Spoken
  • English

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Insurance

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  • Out of network accepted
  • Malpractice insurance carried

Accepted Payments

    Visa/Mastercard/Discover

    American Express

    Health Savings Account (HSA)

Qualifications

Education

Gonzaga University

Practice

Crossroads Therapy and Consultation Services

License

LH60979035 WA

In Practice Since

May 2017

Area of Expertise

  • Betrayal Trauma
  • Infidelity Recovery
  • PTSD
  • Relational Issues

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    None Available

  • Out of network accepted
  • Malpractice insurance carried

Accepted Payments

    Visa/Mastercard/Discover

    American Express

    Health Savings Account (HSA)