I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC). I have a B.A. in Psychology from George Mason University and an M.S. in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University. Prior to joining Better Help, I worked with active-duty service members experiencing PTSD, and teens and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, substance abuse, and grief.
As someone who has personally worked through her own grief, I truly empathize with people struggling with loss. For those wishing to incorporate their religious beliefs into treatment, I can incorporate the principles of Thomistic philosophy.
I utilize an eclectic approach, incorporating Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused treatment modalities to help people live their best lives. I am fascinated by the root causes of behavior, which can usually be found in our early experiences. Sometimes our circuits simply need a bit of rewiring to help us view the world, events, and ourselves a bit better. I move at your pace, focusing on current symptoms and shifting from existing to thriving. I'll walk with you as you create new meaning for a healthy, authentic new life.
I work with clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
In her free time, Lisa enjoys spending time with her family, Australian Cattle dog, painting, and hiking.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Sexual assault and abuse, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
VA LPC 0701013799