MEET Livia Budrys, AM, C-IAYT, SEP, LCSW

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Education

Livia holds a Master of Social Service and Administration from the University of Chicago and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Yoga Therapist, and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. Her extensive training spans over a decade of therapeutic yoga certifications, initiation into the Himalayan Masters tradition, and foundational mindfulness studies under Zen Monk Thich Nhat Hanh.

Experience

Livia brings deep clinical mastery to the team, specializing in nervous-system regulation, trauma resolution, and body-centered therapies. Her clinical toolset includes advanced modalities such as Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic EMDR, DBT, ACT, and anti-oppressive psychodynamic psychotherapy. She has spent years successfully applying cutting-edge treatment protocols to address complex trauma, mood disorders, and deep-seated emotional patterns.

Mission

Livia is passionate about bridging neurobiology, somatics, ecopsychology, and traditional psychotherapy to facilitate profound healing. She aims to empower clients to process trauma at a cellular level, helping them reclaim personal agency, build lasting emotional resilience, and experience authentic liberation.

Hobbies & Personal Life

In alignment with her somatic philosophy, Livia maintains a strong personal commitment to mindfulness, nature connection, and somatic movement. She enjoys exploring holistic healing traditions, engaging with ecopsychology practices, and spending restorative time outdoors.