Coming to therapy is a choice of courage and I understand that courage does not operate without some fear. I am so grateful you have chosen this space. I have worked in the mental and emotional health field for over 20 years, and my expertise is related to working with individuals who experience trauma from various stations in life (i.e., sexual, spiritual, racism-related), life adjustments/changes, relationship problems (i.e., mother/daughter, siblings, friendships, romantic), codependency, and as well as symptoms of depression, anxiety, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder. I specialize in working with youth and women with trauma, emotional issues, and post-traumatic growth. My therapeutic style is welcoming and interactive. I believe that everyone has strengths and deserves to be treated with respect, dignity, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach includes cognitive-behavioral, ,narrative, psychoanalytic while being trauma-informed and person-centered. I believe in my clients are and their recovery, while I assist and guide you through a reflective process to unlock how the past could be impacting your present life, interpersonal relationships, and healing. I will tailor our work together to meet your individual needs and support the forward movement at your pace that can allow you to show up each day as your best and truest self. My focus is to inspire you to discover your authentic voice, honor it, which may have been lost or misplaced through life’s traumas and circumstances, and to empower you to trust your vision and use your power to heal the inner child and reclaim life on their terms. It takes courage to seek change and take steps to bring a life of fulfillment and joy. If you are ready to take that step; I am here to support you on this journey as your counselor. I look forward to working with you!
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, we will have brief introductions, and then dive into the presenting concerns that you are experiencing, so we formulate a treatment plan to support your needs and recovery.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My biggest strength is cultivating a space of safety, and non-judgment for my clients. Additionally, I will create a climate where my clients learn to honor, value and identify their needs and voice, so they can walk in power each day.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
If you have the unpredictability of life and you have unresolved experiences that you carry each day impacting how you show up with yourself and in your relationships, I am the clinician for you! If you are seeking mental wellness that will require digging deeper to understand how your thoughts, emotions and behaviors can help or hurts you from living well and functioning at the level you want for your life, I am the clinician for you! If you are navigating the residual effects of trauma or struggling with life adjustments, I am here to partner with to cultivate whole person recovery, so you build the skills needed to Live W.E.L.L! My focus is females to "Work Every day for Liberation (freedom) and Living (mindfulness)"! Living in Freedom and Living in the Present! It takes courage to seek change and take steps to bring a life of fulfillment and joy. If you are ready to take that step; I am here to support you on this journey as your counselor! Dr. Lisa Cook
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have been working as CBT therapist for many years and I support my clients identify how their thoughts influence their feelings and behavior. It’s helped dozens of clients challenge reoccurring thoughts and manage their moods, anxiety, limiting beliefs, depression and life adjustments. We’ll use CBT to gain the knowledge to shift your thinking patterns, which will help you lead a less anxious and depressed life, and help you become present and mindful in your life.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
In my clinical space, I support my clients with learning the art of diffusing their thoughts and feelings to support their emotional regulation, cognitive disruptions and stress. As you identify the meanings that you attach to your experiences, you will learn more skills to separate the experience to allow your abilities to grow in accepting and committing to your shifts in thoughts, feelings and behaviors.
Christian Counseling
I have practice utilizing biblical principles for the last 8 years. Understanding when my clients express the importance of biblical principles for their therapeutic experience, I take that seriously. As my clients identify their issues, I am very well versed in utilizing biblical principles and Scriptures to help my clients navigate their challenges. Equally, we will address the clinical aspects for my clients, leading them to healing, peace and contentment.