Licensed to practice in Indiana and accepts 45 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD, Women's Issues and 9 more.

Liz Sickels

(she/her)

LMHC, 8 years of experience

Clients say this provider is

Warm
Authentic
Open-minded
VirtualAvailable

About me

Hi, I'm Liz. Some of the values that inspire my counseling practice are: traumatic life experience are held in your physical body, harm reduction saves lives, healthy bodies come in all shapes and sizes, and LGBTQ persons deserve safe spaces. I have experience in multiple areas of counseling, including crisis intervention, addictions, treatment in forensic populations, and persons experiencing complex trauma.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

During sessions with me, you can expect flexibility, patience, and education on how to help manage mental health concerns. I will work hard to find skills and resources that best fit your needs, providing you with direct and kind communication. I utilize EMDR therapy and CBT in my regular practice.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

One of my greatest strengths is utilizing a collaborative approach to therapy, allowing you to heal at your pace, because therapy is not always linear. I'm also open minded and work hard to be equitable and inclusive, helping to reduce stigma of mental illness and addiction.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I feel I am best able to serve adults (18+) who have survived physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. I also enjoy working with adults in significant adjustment periods of life, whether its a new job, moving, starting school, or navigating medical concerns. Overall, I feel I can work well with people from different backgrounds and walks of life.

Specialties

Top specialties

Other specialties

Addiction

Bipolar Disorder

Health/Medical Issues

Self Esteem

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Location

Offers in-person in 804 N College Ave, Bloomington, IN 47404, Suite 101

Virtual

My treatment methods

EMDR

EMDR therapy is wonderful for helping clients who feel stuck in recovering from trauma and anxious distress. This is especially true with people who feel they can't recognize or take in the positives in their life. I ultimately use EMDR to take away the heaviness of trauma so it doesn't overshadow all of the current, happy experiences you have now.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I use CBT as a foundation for most of the treatments I use. It's a great starter for people who are new to therapy or need brief intervention. Starting with recognition of general thoughts and beliefs as well as common cognitive distortions can provide significant insight.

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

I utilize this method for people who like to have some structure in therapy. Taking breaks in processing for stabilization when applicable.

, 9 ratings

6 ratings with written reviews

January 22, 2026

She made me feel very comfortable and gave me hope that things are going to get better.

Verified client, age 45-54
Review shared after session 1 with Liz

January 7, 2026

Liz is very solution-oriented and is very talkative. However, she is less warm and uses less active listening than I would prefer in a therapist. However, her in-person space is comforting and inviting, and parking is very easy.

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 1 with Liz

November 17, 2025

Liz always helps me isolate and work on things that are within my control now. I appreciate the support that I get from her which is always above and beyond.

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 9 with Liz