Hi, I'm Lias (they/them) - a white, non-binary (agender/xenogender), queer, non-monogamous, and neurodivergent therapist. Originally from a small village in the Ore Mountains in east Germany, I have lived, worked, studied and trained in several countries including The Netherlands, Canada, Spain, Germany and the UK. I'm currently based in Barcelona, Spain.
As a mental healthcare practitioner who was trained by colonial Western institutions, I am in a constant process of decolonizing my mind, my heart, and my therapeutic practise. My long-term aspiration is the creation of collective healing spaces. Besides my life revolving around collective liberation, I like going on adventures, being in nature, and reading non-fiction. I also love engaging in anything revolving around human behavior, theatre, neurodivergence, ancestors and genealogy, dreams and symbols, period dramas, foraging, and spirituality. |
Education & Training
Some of Lias' qualifications, trainings, and attended workshops/courses include:
• BA in Psychology at Erasmus University Rotterdam (The Netherlands) • MSc in Clinical Psychology at Leiden University (The Netherlands) • Trauma Therapy Training (Online Course, Germany) • Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Online Course, Germany) • LGBTQ+ centered Emotionally Focused Therapy Externship (London, UK) • Core Skills Training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (London, UK) • An introduction to the Internal Family Systems Model: Step-by Step Procedures for Healing Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction & more • The Autistic Self: Using the IFS Lens to Include the Autistic Experience • Integrating IFS with Autistic Clients • ADHD and Neurodiversity Interventions for Women: Essential Strength-Based Skills and Tools To Use in Your Clinical Practice • IFS Online Circle: Foundations of the IFS Model and IFS Immersion: Integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS) Across Clinical Applications (ongoing) • Transformative Mental Health with IDHA (Institute for the Development of Human Arts; ongoing) Please find articles on why Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy works well for neurodivergent and queer people here:
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