“Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.”
—Brené Brown
Lizzy White, MA, LPC
I grew up on California’s Central Coast, where my love of nature began—playing outside with my dogs, plunging into the ocean with friends and taking long walks with my family. Although my childhood was filled with light, connection, and adventure, it also brought emotional challenges. As a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), I struggled with emotional regulation, transitions, grief and navigating relationships.
However, through my own personal healing and therapeutic work, I have come to understand that difficult emotions are temporary and that light finds its way, even in the darkest moments. With years of support, I have continued to build skills and tools that help me navigate life’s challenges with greater awareness, resilience, and self-compassion. This journey is ultimately what led me to become a therapist, name my practice Solace Within Counseling, and design a logo featuring both the sun and the moon, symbolizing the balance of light and darkness.
I earned my B.A. in Sociology from Sonoma State and later pursued my M.A. in Counseling with a focus on Wilderness Therapy at Naropa University in Boulder, CO. Both my professional experience and personal journey have reinforced my passion for supporting others—especially young people whose brains are still developing—as they navigate intense emotions and discover solace through life’s challenges.
Today, I help clients build tools for healing, growth and resilience; not to avoid or suppress the pain, but to move through it. Outside of the office, you might find me backpacking or hiking new trails, skiing, cooking, traveling, seeing live music, walking with my partner and dog, Chief, or practicing yoga.
FAQs
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The length of therapy can vary depending on several factors, including the individuals specific needs, the nature of the issues being addressed, and the goals of the therapy.
I usually recommend committing to at least 2-3 months of consistent weekly sessions to build the rapport and safety needed for meaningful change.
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Solace Within Counseling is in-network with Aetna, UnitedHealthcare and Kaiser.
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Solace Within Counseling also offers private pay options, a limited number of sliding scale slots and also accepts out-of-network benefits. If you are out-of-network , I can provide you with a superbill at the end of each month that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.
Before booking an appointment, I recommend calling the number on the back of your insurance card to inquire about your out-of-network therapy benefits and learn how to submit an out-of-network reimbursement claim.
Please reach out if you have questions about fees!
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To avoid being charged the full session fee, please provide at least 24 hours' notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment. Your scheduled session time is reserved exclusively for you, and cancellations or delays can affect both my work and other clients' schedules.
If you're able to reschedule within the same calendar week, I will waive the late-cancellation fee. However, if rescheduling isn't possible or if no availability remains within that week, the full late-cancellation fee will apply. In some cases, such as severe weather, I may offer Telehealth sessions as an alternative.