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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Liza
LPC, LPCC in Minnesota with five years of clinical experience, Liza Chigos focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. She sees people who are dealing with panic, post-traumatic stress, and related concerns. Sessions are conducted in English and she holds Minnesota and Virginia licensure as LPC and LPCC.
Chigos centers sessions on what a person brings right now. She listens first, then works with each person to identify practical steps to reduce distress. Her stated approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Those methods guide short-term planning, goal setting, and discussion of values and choices.
Her background includes working with people affected by trauma and emotional abuse and a focus on workforce protection for first responders and hospital staff. She has experience addressing panic attacks, hoarding, guilt and shame, attachment concerns, and challenges linked to alternative sex cultures such as BDSM and kink. Communication problems and coping after disasters are also within her experience.
In session she aims for an interactive, respectful process. Conversations are used to clarify what matters and try small changes between meetings. Goals are practical and revisited as needed.
For scheduling she asks prospective clients to follow the site process to match and book a first appointment. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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How these approaches are used in remote sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the person says. In practice this means the therapist follows the person's lead, clarifies what's most important, and helps them name priorities. It is useful for people who need space to talk through feelings and make decisions at their own pace.Motivational Interviewing uses guided conversation to explore ambivalence about change. The therapist asks questions that help a person weigh pros and cons and identify their own reasons for moving forward. This approach is often helpful for goals such as shifting coping patterns or making behavior changes.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps toward a clearer goal. Sessions identify what is already working and build on those strengths. It tends to suit people who want brief, goal-oriented work and practical strategies.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can be adjusted over time as goals change.
Session logistics vary by practitioner and are not listed in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings will be scheduled and run. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals often discuss how to structure meetings so they fit into everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Minnesota, Virginia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Other focuses include panic, post-traumatic stress, hoarding, guilt and shame, attachment issues, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and person-focused. She uses listening and practical steps to set goals and try changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including trauma and workforce protection for first responders and hospital staff.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPC and LPCC credentials and is licensed in Minnesota and Virginia. Her listed practice location is Minnesota.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.