“Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.”
-Nido Quben
-Nido Quben
Ana Liza Scully-Skinner
M.S., LCMFT
Licensed Clinical Marriage & Family Therapist
M.S., LCMFT
Licensed Clinical Marriage & Family Therapist
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What if change were possible?Given the constant chaos that surrounds us, it’s understandable why many of us grapple with fear, regret, anger, and resentment. However, even if it feels like we're trapped in repeating painful patterns, change is possible. Healing from past wounds and rediscovering joy in life can happen.
My therapeutic approach utilizes advanced techniques grounded in scientific research. You can find more details on these methods below. But my approach isn't just academic—I draw from my own experiences of both joy and hardship. By combining professional training with personal insight, I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can achieve personal growth and intentional living. If you’ve come to this page feeling overwhelmed by your struggles, please remember you are not alone and you don’t have to face this by yourself. Mental health challenges are common, even if they’re rarely discussed, and experiencing them doesn’t mean you’re “crazy.” My mission is to support you in living a fulfilling, joyful, and meaningful life. Request Appointment to reach out today. Clients seen in the last 90 days, can click on the Patient Portal button below to log in and schedule their next appointment.
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Ana Liza is a proud graduate of the University of Hawai’i - West O'ahu, where she earned her undergraduate degree in Social Sciences with a focus on Psychology. She later completed her Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy at Friends University.
In addition to her role as CEO of Therapeutic Alliance Group, Ana Liza has also served as an Outpatient Community Mental Health Clinical Coordinator, Outpatient Therapist, and School-Based Therapist.
She is trained in:
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Levels 1 and 2)
- Prepare & Enrich Facilitation
- Acute Traumatic Incident Processing (A-TIP)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Ana Liza has extensive experience with a diverse range of issues and unique populations, including:
In addition to her role as CEO of Therapeutic Alliance Group, Ana Liza has also served as an Outpatient Community Mental Health Clinical Coordinator, Outpatient Therapist, and School-Based Therapist.
She is trained in:
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Levels 1 and 2)
- Prepare & Enrich Facilitation
- Acute Traumatic Incident Processing (A-TIP)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Ana Liza has extensive experience with a diverse range of issues and unique populations, including:
- Young adults transitioning into independence
- Academic success across all age groups
- Wholehearted and intentional living
- Highly driven executives, entrepreneurs, and business leaders
- Leadership skills and training
- Breaking free from social norms and expectations
- Anxiety and depression
- ADHD and trauma (including domestic violence, sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, financial trauma, religious trauma, medical trauma, and incarceration)
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Military service members, spouses, and families
- Preparing for and surviving military deployments
- Religious Trauma Syndrome
- Life transitions, grief, and mourning
- Adjustment and attachment issues
- Child and adolescent behavioral issues
- Couple and family relational issues
- Families of the incarcerated
- Career and life coaching
Ana Liza is a proud graduate of the University of Hawai’i - West O'ahu where she earned her undergraduate degree in Social Sciences - Psychology. She then went on to earn her Master of Science Graduate Degree at Friends University in Marriage & Family Therapy.
In addition to private practice therapy, Ana Liza has served as an Outpatient Community Mental Health Clinical Coordinator, Outpatient Therapist and School Based Therapist.
Ana Liza has specialized training to provide:
In addition to private practice therapy, Ana Liza has served as an Outpatient Community Mental Health Clinical Coordinator, Outpatient Therapist and School Based Therapist.
Ana Liza has specialized training to provide:
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 and 2
- Prepare & Enrich Facilitation
- Acute Traumatic Incident Processing (A-TIP)
- Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
Ana Liza has experience with the following issues and unique populations: Young Adults Transitioning into Adulthood (Get out of your parent's basement for good!), Academic Success for all ages, Wholehearted Living, Intentional Living, Highly Driven Executives, Entrepreneurs, Business Leaders & Innovators, Leadership Skills & Training, Breaking free from Social Norms & Expectations to Succeed, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Trauma (victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, financial trauma, incarceration), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Military Service, Military Spouses, Military Families, Preparing For Military
Deployments - Spouses & Families, Surviving Military Deployments - Spouses & Families, Religious Trauma Syndrome, Life Transitions, Grief & Mourning, Adjustment & Attachment Issues, Child & Adolescent Behavioral Issues, Couple & Family Relational Issues, Families of the Incarcerated, Career & Life Coaching.
Deployments - Spouses & Families, Surviving Military Deployments - Spouses & Families, Religious Trauma Syndrome, Life Transitions, Grief & Mourning, Adjustment & Attachment Issues, Child & Adolescent Behavioral Issues, Couple & Family Relational Issues, Families of the Incarcerated, Career & Life Coaching.