About Lisa
Wherever you are in your healing journey, finding a therapist that you can have a strong therapeutic relationship with is one of the greatest predictors of success. I look forward to helping you connect to your greater sense of self, personal strength and resilience.
My approach is warm and empathetic. I believe that people are experts on themselves and my role is to provide a safe environment in which to facilitate personal exploration, growth and deep healing. I always admire the bravery in individuals who are willing to face those difficult past experiences to live a healthier and happier life. Together, we will work toward your goals and move from surviving to thriving.
As a EMDR certified clinician I integrate somatic modalities (Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Somatic Experiencing) with a person-centered approach to support clients in healing from past trauma. Traumatic experiences, whether a major event such as abuse, neglect, accidents or more subtle emotional injuries leave their mark on the nervous system. Trauma is stored in the body and is most effectively healed with the body in mind. Often people who have undergone an adverse experience may have symptoms such as anxiety, depression, chronic pain, low self-worth, flashbacks, dissociation, numbness, and difficulty in relationships. EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) can be an extremely effective way to treat trauma, anxiety and depression and resolve other issues that clients bring to therapy.
One of my favorite aspects of my work is getting to know my clients. I hold a tremendous amount of respect for individuals who are willing to gain a deeper understanding of themselves through therapy. I deeply enjoy forming meaningful therapeutic relationhips.
A Little More About Me
In my personal life I enjoy spending time outside, hiking, traveling, having a good cup of espresso, and spending time with my little family.