Liza Annette, MA, LPC
EFT Certified, Clinical Supervisor
Maybe you’re feeling unseen in your marriage, or like you’ve tried everything but still can’t seem to reconnect. Maybe the pain runs deeper — years of feeling alone, misunderstood, or emotionally worn down. You want to believe healing is possible, but you’re not sure where to start.
At Apricity Counseling, Liza offers a safe, compassionate space to begin again — to rebuild trust, rediscover closeness, and find peace within yourself and your relationship.
With a Master’s degree in Counseling and certifications in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFcT & EFiT), Liza has spent over fifteen years walking alongside individuals and couples as they heal from heartbreak, resentment, and the quiet ache of disconnection.
As the founder of Apricity Counseling, she believes every marriage — and every person — deserves hope. Liza also works with those recovering from religious trauma and resulting pain and isolation, helping them find freedom on their own terms.
Liza serves the West Michigan community in person and offers therapy to clients across the state of Michigan through secure telehealth sessions.
Why I do this work.
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been drawn to understanding the complex and often painful dynamics that shape our closest relationships. But this calling didn’t come from textbooks—it came from lived experience.
I know what it feels like to be in a relationship where connection feels just out of reach. Where communication breaks down, trust is shattered, and love feels more like a burden than a safe haven. I know the ache of trying to make things work while slowly losing yourself in the process. I know the exhaustion, the self-doubt, the moments of wondering, Is this just how it is?
I searched for answers because I couldn’t believe that settling for the pain was how it was supposed to be. And I learned something profound: that it is possible to have more.
I know the power of transformation. I’ve experienced what it means to have deep emotional safety—rather than tension and distance, it is peace, clarity, and connection. I’ve learned that healthy relationships aren’t perfect—but they are profoundly freeing. They are built on trust, honesty, emotional safety, and the ability to truly see and be seen.
And that’s where my passion lives.
That personal journey fuels my professional mission: to help individuals and couples find the beauty and freedom of emotionally connected relationships. My work is grounded in evidence-based practices, and a deep respect for each person’s unique story. I help clients move from surviving to thriving—reclaiming their voice, restoring connection, and building relationships that are not only resilient but deeply fulfilling.
Whether you’re feeling stuck, unheard, or unsure about the future of your relationship, I want you to know: change is possible. You don’t have to navigate this alone. There is a path forward.
I have a male and female Cardinal pair who nest in the bushes right next to my home. I’ve named them Johnny and June (Cash fans anyone?). Their home depends on my home as it is sheltered from the dastardly winter gales from behind my wall, and gains warmth when the sun peeks out from the south in the bleakest of days. I reward their loyalty to my yard with winter seeds at my feeder. I have gained an appreciation for this pair in particular, as they know my comings and goings, and I notice theirs. Their call in winter is a welcome sound, and their brilliance is noted on the darkest days. They stay, no matter what. I cannot help but appreciate their loyalty, year after year, and thank them for their presence in my life.
Cardinals have admirable traits, which is why I chose them as the symbol for Apricity.
Loyalty
Monogamous in nature, and the family stays together, many times even when chicks are grown! Their habit of the male feeding the female during courtship is always a wonder each springtime. It is inspiring to watch these birds love and care for each other well.
Hope
The contrasting colors of the red feathers on the white snow – their colors become more vibrant in the winter. Also, in some Native American traditions, when a Cardinal visits your property, it is a sign from a passed loved one. I take the sighting as a time to pause and remember those I love and have lost. There is hope in the bleak.
Personal Ties
When my son was young, he loved the color red! Cardinals quickly became his favorite bird as the bright color was easy to pick out from most other birds. A symbol of distinctness and seen any time of year show that there is resilience in difficulty.