Liane Kerbyson, LPCC
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Phonetic pronunciation of name: “LEE-ANN”
Role at Evergreen: Clinician
I have spent my entire life in awe of human beings, the experiences that shape them, and the ability that each individual holds to heal if given the opportunity. As a therapist, I believe that harnessing that healing power is a process of curiosity. During our time together I work to create a safe space that allows us to explore. We will look at the coping skills you have been using throughout your life, and identify those that are still healthy and effective while incorporating new skills that will make life better. I will also partner with you to closely look at the narrative that you have created and challenge its validity. We will identify messages you have received over time that have influenced the way that you view, not only yourself, but the world around you. Together we will create a more accurate self-narrative to carry into the present and future allowing you to more easily reach your goals and the life that you are hoping to live.
Clinical issues/specialties
Anxiety
Attachment Trauma
Betrayal Trauma
Childhood Trauma
Complex Trauma
C-PTSD
Depression
Developmental Trauma
Emotional Abuse
Gaslighting
Grief and Mourning
Narcissistic Abuse
Neurodiversity
PTSD
Relational Trauma
Relationship Strain
Religious & Spiritual Trauma
Sexual Trauma
Clinical modalities used with clients
CBT
EMDR
Mindfulness
Populations served
Adolescents (13-19)
Adults (20+)
Couples
Clinical style
Warm, engaged in listening, evidence-based, gentle, but directive.
Therapy services location
Remote telehealth sessions for clients all over California.
License
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor #12596
Degrees
SUNY Oneonta | B.A. in Science | 1992
New England College | M.A. Clinical Counseling | 2011
Advanced Trainings
EMDRIA-Certified Clinician #100277101
EMDR & C-PTSD, Kase & Co. July 2024
EMDR Treatment of Simple, Complex, and Dissociative Panic, Andrew Leeds, March 2024
Rewire the Anxious Brain: Applied Neuroscience for Treating Anxiety, Panic and Worry, Catherine Pittman Ph.D., HSPP, April 2024
The Organic Interweave: IFS-Informed EMDR Bruce Hersey, LCSW and Michelle Richardson, LCSW, May 2023
Riding the Wave: Foundations of Somatic-Focused EMDR Therapy Bethany Matheson, M.Ed, LPC/MHSP, May 2023
Building EMDR Confidence-How To Effectively Use EMDR with Complex Cases, Cathy Hanville, LCSW, May 2023
How Positive Emotions Can Improve Stress Resilience, Christian Waugh, Ph.D., May 23
EMDR: A Rapid, Safe, and Proven Treatment for Trauma, Megan Salar, LCSW, ACADC, CCTP-II, EMDR-C, February 22
Hope for Treatment-Resistant Depression: A Sensorimotor Approach to Change, Janina Fisher, PhD., March 2020
Radical Compassion in a Culture of Contempt, Tara Brach, Ph.D., March 2020
Has Neuroscience Lived Up to It's Promise?, Bessel vander Kolk, MD, Daniel Siegel, MD, March 2020
Polyvagal Therory in Action: Harnessing the Healing Potential of the Autonomic Nervous System, Deb Dana, LCSW, LICSW March 2021
Taming the Amygdala: A Brain-Based Approach to Anxiety, Catherine Pittman, PhD., March 2021
The Biology of Loss: How to Foster Resilience When Attachments Are Impaired, Gabor Mate', MD, March 2021
Advanced Memory Reconsolidation, the Flash Technique and EMDR, Philip Manfield, Ph.D, December 2020
EMDR Trained through Humanitarian Assistance Program Trauma Recovery 2011
Why I do this work
I entered the corporate world directly after college marketing for a large insurance company. It became very evident that the part of my job that I enjoyed the most were the clients that I worked with and the co-workers that sat by my side. I began to notice a pattern and found that, quite frequently, many of those individuals felt comfortable sharing their personal struggles without prompting. Some even admitted, afterwards, that they weren’t sure why they opened up to that extent, except that they felt safe to share and knew that they were not being judged. I began to realize that this was not a new experience and that, for most of my life, this has been a role I have played. I have always held a curiosity about the journeys of others and believed that being witness to someone’s story had the power to connect. After my children reached school age, I decided to go back to graduate school and build on this strength. Over the last several years, I have been fortunate enough to have heard the stories of many adolescents and adults and, in most cases, I have witnessed an unexpected outcome that always makes me smile. When we change ourselves for the better, those around us benefit greatly and experience a more positive life, making the ripple effect of what I love to do even more powerful.
The best part of my job
The best part of my job would be the a-ha moment when clients recognize their ability to take back their power and decide how they would like to exist going forward. That moment can be mind-blowing for clients because, for so much of their life, they have felt that change was not an option. It is incredible to watch a person recognize the value that they have held all along, practice a new way of being, and leave in the ‘driver’s seat’ of their life.
How I spend my free time
I love hanging out with our grown humans when they are home visiting. When they are not, I enjoy playing with our 5 huskies and 1 Irish Wolfhound or riding my horses. I love to dance randomly while I’m cleaning and LOVE to play Pop-A-Shot or ping pong with my husband. This happens daily!
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