Dr. Liz Shuler's journey as a traveling therapist began when her husband received a job offer overseas, leading them to live in countries like Jordan and China before settling in Belgium for his studies. Liz's path in mental health counseling, international school counseling, and eventually opening her own practice in Belgium illustrates the flexibility and adaptability required in her field. Her experience showcases the importance of navigating legal and regulatory landscapes in different countries, highlighting how laws vary significantly from one place to another and the necessity for therapists to adapt to these differences while maintaining their practice.

In Belgium, Liz encountered a complex bureaucratic system that challenged her professional credentials and required her to navigate through extensive paperwork to continue her practice legally. Her determination led her to find a loophole that allowed her to practice as a psychotherapist due to her experience before 2016. Liz's story is not just about the challenges of international practice but also about the opportunities it presents, such as her involvement in psychedelic integration coaching and her use of platforms like Insight Timer to reach a broader audience. This tale is a testament to the innovative approaches therapists can take to adapt their practices to new environments while exploring unique specializations.

Episode Key Points:

• Dr. Liz Shuler adapted her therapy practice across different countries, navigating legal and regulatory challenges.

• In Belgium, Liz found a legal provision that recognized her previous experience, allowing her to continue practicing as a psychotherapist.

• Liz leverages online platforms for broader outreach, engaging in psychedelic integration coaching and sharing resources on Insight Timer.

About Dr. Elizabeth Shuler: 

Dr. Elizabeth Shuler have been at the bottom. She knows what it is like to feel worthless and hopeless. She also know that, like her, you have everything you need inside you to find hope and crawl out of the darkness. It just takes a little help. 

Since 2015, Dr. Liz have lived abroad, starting in Jordan, moving to China, and finally ending up in Belgium. As an international school counselor by day, she worked with international students, parents, and professionals dealing with transition, culture shock, and burnout on top of all of the other life stressors that come along. As a coach and therapist by night, Dr. Liz saw many international professionals who didn't feel lik

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Connect with me:

• Instagram: @thetravelingtherapist_kym
• The Traveling Therapist Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/
• The Traveling Therapist Website & Offers:
  www.thetravelingtherapist.com

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