Elizabeth M. Strazar, MA

Elizabeth M. Strazar, MA is a health institution located at 529 North Madison Road in Guilford, Connecticut, United States. Specializing in Mindfulness Based Counseling, Elizabeth Strazar focuses on supporting confidence, courage, and compassion in her clients. With over 35 years of experience, she guides individuals from confusion to clarity, self-judgment to self-acceptance, and towards living a more authentic life.

Utilizing a Buddhist-inspired approach to counseling, Elizabeth values humor and playfulness as essential components of the therapeutic process. Her style is respectful, non-intrusive, and collaborative, creating a safe and exploratory environment for clients to access their own wisdom and reach their full potential.

As a generalist therapist, Elizabeth focuses on supporting courage, clarity, and compassion in approaching any challenging life transition or situation. She offers guidance, tools, skills, and coaching while also providing a space for clients to explore their inner barriers and core misconceptions.

Elizabeth's eclectic and holistic approach to counseling integrates various theoretical models and interventions based on each client's unique needs and personality. Through techniques such as guided imagery, mindfulness-based stress reduction, expressive arts therapy, and dream work, she helps clients identify personal meaning and life-purpose while supporting the implementation of goals aligned with authenticity.

With a Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Counseling Psychology, Elizabeth also holds a Masters Degree in Theatre & Dance and advanced training in Expressive Arts Therapy. She offers a free 30-minute consultation and is an out-of-network provider, offering coded invoices for insurance reimbursement.

Elizabeth's work with couples is informed by the belief that intimate relationships are a path to personal growth and fulfillment. Drawing from theories such as Emotionally Focused Therapy and Imago Therapy, she helps couples navigate the joys and challenges of conscious partnership.

Through her blog, Keep Leaping, Elizabeth shares musings on resilient and joyful living, inspiring individuals to embrace self-compassion, honest self-reflection, and the cultivation of grit, resilience, and grace in navigating life's challenges.