Liz Doogan

My approach to counseling is rooted in empowering, advocating for, and celebrating the personhood of my clients. Getting to see people delve into and embrace their identity, discovering their inherent worth and releasing shameful ideologies is an incredible honor. 

I work with couples and young adults primarily, particularly in the LGBTQIA+ community. My area of special focus is religious trauma, with particular emphasis on Christianity.

M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Suma Cum Laude
Moody Theological Seminary

B.A. Communications
  with Biblical Studies minor
Moody Bible Institute

Licensed Practicing Counselor (Therapist I)
Clarity Clinic - Lakeview | Feb 2024– Current

• Maintaining a caseload of 20-30 clients, consisting primarily of  weekly client sessions and including some bi-weekly and monthly sessions with most clients opting to reduce session frequency rather than terminate.
• Working with individuals, couples, teens, and parent/child pairs.
• Completing administrative tasks, such as case notes, client communication, and completing relevant clinical research.

Clinical Intern
Clarity Clinic - Lakeview | May 2023 – Current

• Shadowing professionals and attending trainings and weekly supervision
• Maintaining a consistent caseload of 10-12 individuals, with 80% client retention.
• Completing administrative tasks relevant to practice, such as case notes, client communication, and completing relevant clinical research.

Mentorship Director
Poema Chicago | September 2021 – August 2023

• Ongoing donor recruitment, retention, and relationship management.
• Spearheaded mentorship initiative from conception, through development, and into practice, including training and process documentation.
• Networked with community leaders and organizations to recruit volunteers.
• Short and long-term planning of a mentor/mentee lifecycle.
• Orchestrated ongoing mentor training and personal development.
• Managed intern intake process, including hiring, onboarding, and ongoing supervision including individual mentorship apart from work duties.