Lizzie Wilson (she/they) is a psychology practicum student at CAPS. She is originally from Charlotte, NC and earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology at UNC in 2020. She is currently completing her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at UNC. Lizzie’s research interests include adolescent depression/anxiety and reproductive mood disorders, and her clinical interests include trauma, depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationships, life transitions, and identity exploration. Lizzie particularly enjoys building meaningful, collaborative relationships with clients, and helping them find balance between self-acceptance and growth. In her clinical work, Lizzie primarily uses cognitive-behavioral strategies (DBT, ACT, exposure therapy) through a trauma-informed, feminist, and multicultural lens. Outside of CAPS, Lizzie enjoys playing/writing music, going on road trips, hiking, gardening, and spending quality time with friends.
