Liza Detenber, LICSW

(she/her)

EMDRIA Certified Therapist™

EMDRIA Approved Consultant™

Online Therapy

About Me

As a therapist and approved EMDR consultant, I specialize in helping adults move out of chronic anxiety and nervous system dysregulation so they can feel more grounded, present, and connected in their lives and relationships.

In addition to working with individuals experiencing anxiety, I work with highly sensitive people (HSPs) and parents who notice that their child’s big feelings quickly activate their own. Many of my clients are thoughtful, self-aware individuals who find themselves overwhelmed, reactive, or flooded despite “knowing better.” Others begin parenting and suddenly realize how much of their own childhood is still living in their body.

Using EMDR therapy through a nervous system–informed lens, we gently target the roots of anxiety, reactivity, and old attachment wounds. Rather than just managing symptoms, EMDR helps your brain and body reprocess the experiences that shaped your patterns. As your nervous system becomes less triggered by the past, you gain more choice in the present.

Our work may focus on:

Anxiety and chronic overwhelm

Highly sensitive nervous systems

Parenting triggers and reactivity

Attachment wounds surfacing in parenthood

Difficulty self-regulating during your child’s dysregulation

My approach integrates EMDR with somatic awareness, mindfulness, and parts work to help you build internal stability and self-trust. As you become more regulated, it becomes easier to stay present with your child’s big emotions, co-regulate instead of escalate, and parent in alignment with your values.

Parenthood can be profoundly activating—and profoundly healing. EMDR offers a structured, evidence-based way to untangle what no longer serves you so you can show up with greater calm, clarity, and connection. I would be honored to support you in that process.

I believe that everyone already has the ability to grow and heal within them. My role as a therapist is to help clear the way so that you can tap into your innate wisdom and resilience. By working with the nervous system, I help you break free from stuck patterns, reduce stress, and create lasting healing.

I also offer EMDR intensives for those looking to make rapid progress in a focused, immersive way. Whether you're struggling with overwhelming emotions or seeking to improve your relationship with yourself and your loved ones, I provide a safe, supportive space for growth and healing. I also offer consultations for other therapists integrating nervous system-based approaches into their EMDR practice.

I am licensed in MA, CT, RI, NJ, and SC and provide EMDR therapy via Telehealth in all those states. As an Approved Consultant I also provide EMDR consultation to clinicians around the country.

Education & Experience

Masters of Social Work (MSW) from Smith College School of Social Work
Bachelors of Arts (BA) from Wheaton College of MA - Majors: Psychology and Spanish

Somatic Experiencing (in training)
Brainspotting (in training)

Specialty Area

  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Chronic Pain
  • Family Issues
  • Performance Enhancement
  • Phobias
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
  • Somatic Issues
  • Stress Management

Population Served

  • Adults
  • BIPOC
  • Immigrants
  • LGBTQ+
  • Underserved

Language

  • English
  • Spanish

Insurance

  • Does Not Accept Insurance
  • Sliding Scale