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Liza Koff

Registered Social Work Intern 

​Hi, I’m Liza — a trauma-informed somatic practitioner, social worker, and movement guide devoted to helping young people feel safe, seen, and strong in their bodies. Through gentle practices like somatic yoga, Body Temple Dance, breathwork, and expressive arts, I create spaces where kids, teens, and young adults can reconnect with themselves, release what no longer serves, and cultivate resilience from the inside out.

I’ve spent years walking with young people through anxiety, depression, disconnection, and the quiet storms of self-doubt and self-harm. My approach weaves together clinical insight with creative movement, mindfulness, emotional regulation, and body-based healing — all grounded in respect, consent, and deep listening. Whether I’m teaching trauma-informed yoga in shelters, guiding dance sessions to help teens reclaim joy, or holding space for inner healing through somatic dialogue, I meet each person where they are.

I believe healing happens in relationship — with ourselves, our bodies, and one another. My work is especially designed for sensitive, soulful kids and teens navigating big feelings, transitions, or past trauma. I also support parents who want holistic, grounded support for their child’s emotional wellbeing.

You’ll find that my offerings are anything but one-size-fits-all. I listen to the nervous system, honor the uniqueness of each story, and follow the body’s wisdom to guide the journey.

This work is sacred to me because I’ve lived it too. And I know that even in the darkest places, there’s always shimmer.

Let’s find your light — together.
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We offer free consultations call/text the front office: 727-308-6094
 

Specializations:

Credentials & Experience:

  • Art Therapy

  • Trauma-informed care

  • Somatic Therapy

  • Nervous System Regulation

  • Attachment and inner child/ teen work,

  • IFS-Informed

  • Body image

  • Self esteem

  • LGBTQIA youth

  • Self-harm

  • PTSD. C-PTSD

  • Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) – New York State

  • Master of Social Work (MSW) – Fordham University, NYC

  • Certified Yoga Instructor – 250-hour Amrit Yoga, Hatha & Trauma-Informed Focus

  • Body Temple Dance™ Facilitator in Training – Somatic, ritual-based movement practice rooted in embodiment and emotional alchemy

  • Expressive Arts & Movement Facilitator – Combining creative arts, journaling, breathwork, and authentic movement to support emotional regulation and self-expression

  • Over a decade of experience working with youth, teens, and survivors of trauma in schools, shelters, and community settings

  • Specialized training in somatic healing, IFS-informed care, trauma recovery, emotional regulation, and mind-body integration

Liza sees clients aged 5 and above.

Specializations:

  • Trauma-Informed Care with a Mind-Body Focus
    I support clients in understanding how trauma lives in the body and offer tools to safely reconnect with physical sensations, emotions, and a sense of inner safety.
     

  • Emotional Regulation and Executive Functioning Support
    I help clients build practical strategies for emotional resilience, attention, and organization—especially useful for youth struggling with anxiety, impulsivity, or overwhelm.
     

  • Somatic Integration for Anxiety, Dissociation, and Nervous System Overwhelm
    Using body-based practices, I support clients in tuning into their nervous system, recognizing signs of dysregulation, and building internal capacity for calm and presence.
     

  • Attachment and Inner Child Work
    I guide clients through explorations of early relational patterns and unmet childhood needs, helping them develop compassionate relationships with younger parts of themselves.
     

  • Support for Clients Impacted by Family Dysfunction, Addiction, or Neglect
    I create a safe space for processing complex family dynamics and provide tools for healing and boundary-setting in the wake of intergenerational pain or neglect.
     

  • Creative Healing Approaches for Youth and Young Adults
    I incorporate movement, writing, art, and play into sessions to help clients express themselves and engage in therapy in ways that feel authentic and empowering.

Modalities:

  • Somatic Therapy and Nervous System Regulation Techniques
    I use body-centered approaches to help clients notice and shift patterns of tension, shutdown, or hyperarousal, supporting long-term emotional balance.
     

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS-Informed)
    Drawing from IFS, I help clients explore their inner parts and develop a more compassionate relationship with themselves.
     

  • Trauma-Informed Hatha Yoga and Breathwork
    As a certified trauma-informed yoga teacher, I offer grounding movement and breath practices to support embodied healing.
     

  • Creative Expression (Movement, Journaling, Art-Based Practices)
    I integrate creative modalities to help clients access nonverbal aspects of their experience, foster insight, and deepen self-awareness.

    I am also a facilitator of Body Temple Dance, a sacred somatic movement practice rooted in shadow work and connection to the subconscious. This modality offers a powerful space for emotional release, trauma-informed healing, and self-reclamation. Through guided movement, stillness, and intuitive expression, I support clients—especially youth and young adults—in reconnecting with their bodies, processing unspoken emotions, and building inner resilience. 

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