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I want to know if you are tired of feeling anxious or depressed, you've tried, but nothing has helped, it just keeps spiraling? Do you feel confused and conflicted, maybe feeling like you need to change but have no idea how? Are you feeling stressed about a job, a relationship, not having a social life, or like you're functioning at a low level? Are you experiencing mood swings, in relapse mode, or struggling with post traumatic stress? Acknowledging the situation was the first step, that is self-awareness. Now making the decision to seek guidance because you haven't healed or changed on your own, is the second step. You've made progress already. I specialize in helping you decide what you need, what you want, and finding out how to make the changes that will open doors for the new you. We walk part of your path together; I may be your guide but you are the driver. I take a holistic, solution-focused approach, focused on what you need in your life right now. I am also certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy, a modality that helps clients quickly make changes by accessing the deep roots that keep the negative and painful emotions alive. We access what lies beneath the thoughts and words, making changes in the emotional brain; by the end of the session, you feel empowered, happy, light-hearted.
The first session is the intake session during which I gather important information on different aspects of your life history. We will use this process to form your treatment plan, focusing on your goals, how to improve your life. I will listen and do my best to understand you. Because you are a unique, irreplaceable individual, I will tailor my therapeutic approach to you. We will work together to find your island of calm, your source of joy, whether that is a positive relationship, a sense of personal stability, increased self-esteem, or a purpose in life.
I have tremendous respect for my clients. I will follow them on their interests, reading the same books, learning about something that is important to them. I am approachable in between sessions through the messaging portal or work phone. The method used will always be what works for you. My clients have successfully navigated life transitions, managed severe anxiety or depression, resolved symptoms of trauma, started businesses or obtained desired employment, and found a sense of self, self-esteem, self-acceptance, and peace.
Any client who has decided to try therapy, is a great client. Hopefully, you will be willing to work in between sessions, by keeping a journal or practicing techniques that were taught. The therapy is amplified when clients are willing to explore and use the resources on their own. It is helpful when clients have the mindset to explore their strengths, both inner (character and personality qualities, values) and outer (access to resources, social support). A therapist is your guide, your support, who works with you. It is important to understand that no one, not even your therapist, can find the right words to "fix" you. You may feel broken, have a broken heart, feel that you have made so many mistakes and have no hope that you can overcome them; however, you have the ability to become whole, to heal, to leave the old stories behind and find new ones, to become stable and happy. You will be the one who creates your change.
EMDR
I am certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy, which is similar to EMDR. Like EMDR, ART used bilateral stimulation and enables clients to make changes through the process of accessing the deep roots that keep the negative and painful emotions alive. In ART, we access what lies beneath the thoughts and words, where we make changes in the emotional brain. It works quickly, and by the end of the session, many clients feel empowered, happy, light-hearted.
Biofeedback
Biofeedback is a way to learn to self-soothe and measure success. Looking at your heart rate variable, you engage in mindfulness and stress relaxation techniques to lower your heart rate and learn to become calm. The state of calmness allows you to think and explore your options before responding to stressful or triggering situations.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT consists in learning and changing thinking patterns, learning to relax and self-soothe, learning skills to manage anxiety or mood swings. It begins with the understanding that thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected, and that negative patterns can be changed by knowing how to intervene in the cycle. It is particularly useful to change core beliefs, underlying assumptions, negative attitudes and beliefs, as well as insomnia and suicidality.
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
CPT is an excellent approach for working with trauma. It works to processing thoughts that are based painful past learning, low self-esteem, and trauma, and which have become an ongoing, seemingly inescapable pattern. Thoughts are restructured and lose their intensity or force.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
EFT is useful for inner child healing, and involves reparenting your younger selves.
3 ratings with written reviews
April 10, 2026
I had a great session with Lisa, I felt heard and understood.
March 16, 2026
For our first meeting I felt comfortable with her.
February 24, 2026
I have my first meeting today, I was very happy with the outcome. She listened to me and I didnt feel dismissed. She was very open on giving me a direction and advice for the struggles I am dealing with. I cannot wait to keep working with her.