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Liz Blieden
(They/She)
Marriage and Family Therapist
Liz is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in trauma treatment, LGBTQIA+-affirming therapy, somatic interventions, and the impact of sociopolitical factors on mental health. With a Master’s degree in Counseling from the California Institute of Integral Studies and a certificate in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy, Liz brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to their practice.
Liz’s therapeutic style is described as integrative, empowering, and inviting. They believe comprehensive care includes understanding the sociopolitical factors that influence wellbeing. Liz encourages clients and clinicians in training to identify what growth and healing look like for them while deconstructing assumptions of what that process should entail.
Liz’s expertise extends beyond adult therapy to encompass extensive work with children, adolescents, and families. Her background in education, both as an educator and a mental health professional, has equipped her with unique insights into supporting young people. Through group and individual interventions, Liz has guided students in identity exploration, resilience-building, and fostering healthy relationships. Their practice thrives on supporting clients through various life stages and challenges, including those navigating complex identities, healing from relational trauma, overcoming systemic oppression, addressing self-worth issues, and individuals embarking on journeys of self-discovery later in life.
Liz provides case consultation to colleagues on best practices for LGBTQIA+-affirming care.
Their commitment to continuous learning is reflected in numerous trainings focused on trauma, LGBTQIA+ issues, and sociopolitical impacts on mental health. Liz’s approach emphasizes creating safe, inclusive spaces that empower individuals through compassionate and affirming practices. They take pride in being an affirming provider and advocate for their queer community.
Hannah Zipes
(They/Them)
ATRP, CPC Intern
Hannah is a Registered Art Therapist (Provisional) and Clinical Professional Counselor Intern and holds a certificate in Gender-Affirming Care. Their therapeutic style is person-centered, empathetic, and holistic, with a firm belief in the profound healing power of art. Hannah’s mission is to facilitate positive change and personal growth through creative expression, helping clients build resilience, promote self-expression, and overcome life’s challenges using a variety of artistic mediums.
Hannah’s journey in art therapy began with a Bachelor of Fine Art in Painting from Herron School of Art and Design, where they first discovered the transformative power of artistic expression. Inspired by this experience, Hannah pursued a Master’s in Counseling with a concentration in Art Therapy from Pennsylvania Western University, combining their passion for art with a commitment to healing and personal growth.
Deeply committed to serving and supporting individuals within the LGBTQIA+ community, Hannah continuously expands their knowledge to provide culturally humble and affirming care to all clients—regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or relationship structure. Their approach is grounded in the intersection of psychology and art, leveraging these disciplines to enhance both individual and community well-being.
Through their warm and direct approach, Hannah creates spaces where clients and community members can explore intersecting aspects of their identities and be witnessed holistically, without judgment. Their dedication to anti-oppressive practices ensures that every individual’s unique experiences and perspectives are valued and respected throughout the therapeutic process.
Hannah is supervised by Megan Evans, MFT.
Kamea Sandstrom
(She/Her)
MFT Intern
Kamea was born and raised in Northern Nevada before she ventured to Washington state to receive her B.A. in Psychology from Gonzaga University. Kamea has since returned to continue her studies at the University of Nevada, Reno where she completed her M.A. in Counseling for Marriage and Family Therapy. Kamea holds a certificate in Gender-Affirming Care.
Kamea values the client centered approach of counseling with the acknowledgment that clients are the experts of their lives and may need varying approaches. The approaches she has explored range from Narrative, Existential, Emotionally Focused, IFS, and ACT as well as some background in CBT. Most vitally, she believes the therapeutic relationship involves an open space for reflection, curiosity, and growth between the client and therapist to slowly build together as they discover the client’s true strengths. She enjoys working with clients on their values and exploring one’s identity, whatever that looks like for them.
Kamea enjoys working with ages 13 and up, primarily teens and adults. She is interested in supporting LGBQIA+ and neurodiverse individuals in their exploration and journey of their identity and what paths their life may take them on.
During her leisure time, Kamea enjoys spending time with her partner, family, friends, and her cats, as well as delving into anything “nerdy”—from playing video games, watching anime, and listening to music to perfecting make-up looks, engaging in amateur photography, and everything in between.
Kamea is supervised by Natalie Sanchez, MFT.