Lisa Lionelli
My approach is holistic and encompasses the whole person. I meet clients where they are emotionally, and we walk part of their path together in a collaborative way. I work with clients who have dual diagnoses, for example, a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder, or more than one mental illness, for example, bipolar disorder and PTSD. Many of the clients I work with do not meet criteria for PTSD, but have post-traumatic stress that is causing other conditions. I have lived in a few countries other than the U.S., which has allowed me to be familiar with Hispanic culture and the language. I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy, a modality that helps clients make changes quickly.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
During the first session and all sessions, I want to listen to you. I consider you to be the expert on you, although you might be angry, confused, in pain, overwhelmed; we have to work together to define what makes you happy, what kind of life you want, and how to achieve it.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I have tremendous respect for my clients. Someone who attempts to engage in therapy is a person who is brave, who is willing to explore their strengths and take personal accountability to change what does not work.
Anxiety
Addiction
Anger Management
Bipolar Disorder
White
Woman
Florida
Aetna
Location
VirtualMy treatment methods
Attachment-based
I combine various therapeutic approaches depending on your needs, whether your goal is to feel in control of your anger, anxiety or depression, or to manage more serious symptoms of addiction, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, relationship problems, or trauma and PTSD. We can improve your mood by replacing automatic negative thoughts with balanced, helpful thoughts, and we can find solutions to everyday problems. We can also go deep into childhood issues or trauma to work with emotions and heal the haunts of the past, and we can learn how to handle overwhelming emotions and develop a strong sense of self.
Biofeedback
Biofeedback is a way to learn to self-soothe and measure success.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT teaches how to evaluate your automatic negative thoughts and replace them.
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
This approach allows for processing thoughts that are based on assumptions, painful past learning, low self-esteem, and trauma. Thoughts are restructured and lose their intensity or force.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Underneath or occurring with patterns of thinking are emotions that have to do with attachment style.