Liya Akoury

I build a welcoming and collaborative space where clients can safely explore challenging emotions and work towards their goals. In my prior training, I have focused on working with adults in the midst of challenging life transitions. Whether her clients are adjusting to a new stage of life or building a new sense of identity, I welcome the opportunity to help. I provide individual therapy for adults with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and acculturation difficulties. I have experience working with indigenous, immigrant, and marginalized individuals to build empowerment from a cultural humility lens. I'm also extensively trained in evidence-based treatments to improve individuals’ relationship with their body, food, and self-image. I'm an integrative psychologist who is trained in both culturally-immersive therapy, which acknowledges the influence of race, culture, and identity on clients' lived experience and in evidence-based therapies, including Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I believe that change comes from increased awareness and work with clients to replace unhelpful thinking patterns.