Liz Rhyne Swabek, M.Ed., Psy.D., earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Spalding University with dual emphasis areas of Child, Adolescent and Family Psychology and Health Psychology. Additionally, she earned a Master’s degree in Education from the University of Louisville's Counseling Psychology Program. Dr. Swabek has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in various settings providing individual, group, and family therapy. 

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Dr. Swabek specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults who exhibit emotional, relationship, and behavioral problems and who have been impacted by trauma and difficult life transitions such as: 

•           abuse, neglect, intimate partner violence

•           bullying

•           medical procedures

•           school and work changes

•           death of a friend, family member, pet

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Dr. Swabek primarily provides therapy using a psychodynamic and attachment framework while also incorporating various evidence-based treatment interventions. She offers a safe, non-judgmental space while collaborating with clients to develop a shared understanding of therapy goals and tasks, thereby focusing on developing a strong therapeutic alliance.