Liz Kretschmer

BPD Specialist

BA Psychology, BM Vocal Performance

Trauma-Informed Behavior Specialist (BPD)

Hi! My name is Liz, from Emotional Care Academy LLC. I have been a content creator since 2021. I started making content about BPD awareness and healing from traumatic experiences through skits as a way to process and heal, and very quickly my content went viral and I realized how many other people out there related to my journey. I became a public advocate for Borderline Personality Disorder healing and the remission of symptoms and common issues that BPD entails. 

I graduated from West Chester University in 2015 with a dual degree in Psychology and Vocal Performance, where I got most of my teaching and mentorship experience through various jobs and training programs. In 2024, I worked as a Behavior Specialist and Direct Support Professional under a licensed therapist for adults with Autism and other disabilities, where I received extensive practice and training in behavioral psychology services, human rights, trauma and abuse prevention, and person-centered therapies. I realized while going through this training that high-risk and self-injurious behaviors are also present in BPD, and the Crisis Intervention training I went through is something that ALL humans can benefit from learning, especially those with serious emotional or behavioral disorders. 

Today, I continue making content to spread awareness, give hope for healing, and reach people outside of the traditional therapy office. I offer peer-based coaching and courses (coming soon!) to help those who are struggling with the symptoms of BPD find balance, peace, and self-acceptance. 

Degrees:

  • BA Psychology

  • BM in Music (Vocal Performance)

    West Chester University of Pennsylvania

    • Psychology Research Achievement Award

Professional Certificates and Training:

  • Behavior Specialist 101 & 102

    • Trained in the fundamentals of human behavior and specialist services per Pennsylvania licensure requirements in working with neurodivergents and individuals with disabilities

  • Functional Behavior Assessments

    • Trained in data collection and formulation of treatment plans (ISP, BSP)

  • Person-Centered Training

    • Trained in techniques and standards in formulating plans and interventions that meet the unique needs of individuals with different backgrounds and diagnosis

  • Individual Human Rights

    • Trained in human rights for individuals with neurodivergent and disability-based disorders for equal and fair treatment

  • Abuse: Detection, Prevention, Reporting

    • Trained in the recognition, prevention and reporting of abuse toward individuals with disorder and disabilities in treatment

  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI Blue Card Holder)

    • Trained in non-violent techniques and interventions to de-escalate behavioral crisis

  • Diversity and Leadership

    • Trained in leadership principals while working with individuals of diverse backgrounds

  • Communication and Presentation

    • Trained in written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills and presentation for both large and small group settings

Teaching Experience:

  • Lead Instructor (Eye Level Learning Center)

  • Peer Mentor (WCU)

  • Teacher (Preschool/Early Education)

  • Voice/Piano Teacher

  • Art Teacher

Professional Training and Experience

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