Are You Searching for a Therapist Near Me in San Carlos or Burlingame, California?
Let’s Work Together on Your Healing Journey
Hi there, are you . . .
Constantly second-guessing even small decisions
→ I help you find confidence in your own voice.
Overwhelmed by a never-ending to-do list
→ I help you find freedom from the pressure to do it all.
Afraid of disappointing others at the cost of your own well-being
→ I help you give yourself permission to be imperfect and still be worthy.
Measuring self-worth by achievement and performance
→ I help you find a life that feels aligned — not just impressive.
Caught in comparison and feeling like it’s never enough
→ I help you find joy in the present, not just the future.
Striving to meet impossible standards no one actually asked of you
→ I help you find peace in your mind and body.
Anxious about how others perceive your life, work, or appearance
→ I help you find connection without performance.
Exhausted from trying to control everything to avoid failure
→ I help you in seeking rest without guilt.
Feeling guilty for resting or saying no
→ I help you to be enough — because you are.
Silencing your needs out of fear of being "too much"
→ I help you find clarity about what you actually want, not just what others expect.
If you are tired of living in constant pressure, self-doubt, and never feeling good enough book a session today.
Elizabeth Pieper, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #145701
If you are searching for a therapist near me, you are in the right place! Growing up as a girl in a big family of 6, I remember feeling lost, confused, and anxious where I was headed in life.
I have felt not good enough
I remember as a child and teen questioning myself and feeling the weight of others expectations that never seemed to fit. It wasn’t until my college years that I found supportive mentors who taught me I could be myself and that I am good enough. Through continuous exploration with my own therapist and mentors, I realized I had to release beliefs of who I thought I should be, embrace my imperfections, and take life day by day.
Through my childhood and early adult years, I volunteered as a mentor in school settings for 5+ years to support children and parents in gaining the skills to manage stress and anxiety as well as conflicts in relationships. I have walked side by side with girls and women to help them release old narratives of not feeling good enough and find their confidence again.
Healing Therapy Services
These experiences have led me to become a therapist to women and girls, ages 6+, and teens experiencing anxiety and depression just like I did. In working as a therapist, I aim to empower girls and women towards growth and healing, so they can be confident and successful in their aspirations. Find out more about my counseling services by clicking on my specialities at the top of the page.
Check out Fun Facts about me below!
Fun Facts About Liz
I used to live and and work as a special education teacher on the Big Island of Hawai’i
I love latin dancing including salsa and bachata
I grew up in the Central Valley and moved to the Bay Area with my partner.
Favorite things to do in the bay area: hiking, walking by the beach, and grabbing the BEST BOBA around!
Favorite coffee drink: Mocha or Chai Tea Latte
Favorite season is fall
The ocean is my calm space
I studied abroad in the Caribbean
I used to go open water swimming
Favorite author: Brené Brown
Favorite TV shows: Gilmore Girls, Outlander
I specialize in counseling services for women ages 18+ and girls, ages 6+ to help them gain a better understanding of who they are and improve their confidence in themselves. As a therapist, I also work with my clients to help them establish better boundaries and navigate relationships.
I like to use humor in my work with clients and I am often known by others to have “the best laugh.” Most importantly, I strive to create a calm therapy space and establish trusting relationships with the clients I work with. I often use music, meditations, and art to bring a sense of calm into the therapy room where clients can feel relaxed and encouraged in therapy with me.
Healing is a Journey—Let’s Walk It Together
Looking for a therapist near me can be a daunting process, but I’m here to make it simple! My approach to therapy services is rooted in person-centered therapy and strengths-based therapy. I believe that every person is the expert of their life and has the strengths to move towards growth and healing. In our initial sessions, I will be excited to get to know you better by exploring you or your daughter’s strengths, lifestyle, and challenges.
As we move into our sessions, I will be exploring with you or your daughter on a deeper level significant life experiences and relationships. Through therapy, both girls and women can expect to gain valuable tools for managing emotions, improving relationships, and building self-confidence, ultimately leading to greater well-being and personal growth.
My Approach to Therapy Services
Experience and Mental Health Training
For the past 8 years, I have specialized in therapy services for girls, ages 6+ and women. I have volunteered and worked in schools, clinics, and currently offer counseling services in a group practice with One Life Counseling in San Carlos, CA. Through these experiences, I have worked as a therapist for girls and women who experience: anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and identity crisis. I am currently working towards my Marriage and Family Therapy License, so I am a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. This means that I have a supervisor I communicate with on a weekly basis concerning client cases, which helps me to provide the best clinical care to my clients.
License:
Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #145701, California Board of Behavioral Sciences
Supervised by Alex Tsai, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #96390
Education & Affiliations
California State University, Stanislaus: Master of Arts in Counseling
University of California Santa Barbara: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
