When feelings of worry and or sadness begin to impact our daily lives it’s time to seek help. With 30+ years experience Lisa is a skilled partitioner in helping clients identify symptoms of both anxiety and depression to interrupt the negative cycle as early as possible. Throughout the treatment process you will learn to draw on your strengths to develop concrete healthy tools to manage these overwhelming and disruptive feelings.
Lisa’s focus is on life’s transitions and the management of different and unexpected emotions that arise throughout. If you, your marriage or family are struggling, Lisa will help you move through this disruptive time by introducing healthy coping skills to be used throughout the lifespan. Moving through life’s transitions and navigating the various issues surrounding them isn’t easy under the best of circumstances. However, by working together in a safe, compassionate environment, we can transform a difficult and confusing time into one of self-awareness and strength.
Lisa is a certified maternal mental health specialist from the Postpartum Stress Center. Lisa will identify if you are experiencing something greater than the baby blues and help move you through the complex emotions of the child bearing years. She has extensive experience working with clients who struggle with adoption, anxiety, depression, infertility, loss and trauma as it relates to this unique time in a person’s life.
When a loved one is experiencing a perinatal mood disorder, this can be a confusing and overwhelming time for everyone. Partners and family members need compassionate support and accurate information about the disorder, its impact, and the trajectory for recovery. Just as you prepared for childbirth together, couples need guidance and information about what to expect, treatment options, and support needs during this time. In a family education session, a skilled mental health professional will take the time to explain common signs/symptoms, treatment options including integrative wellness approaches, and can answer questions to put everyone at greater ease.
Lisa specializes in the treatment of the adolescent population. Self injury, depression, school issues, and anxiety. Lisa works closely with both the teenager and parents to provide needed support. The teen years are difficult for most but an adolescent struggling with mental health issues can be downright scary. She will support and teach your family and teen healthy coping skills that can be used throughout the lifespan, moving the family through this difficult and disruptive time. Lisa makes a point to stay on top of current research and trends of social networking that is so valuable to the teenage experience. Knowing and understanding the virtual world that many of our kids live in can help to connect adults with this new generation. She provides trainings to adults on multiple topics educating caregivers on best practices when working and supporting children and teens. She’ll provide trainings in an experiential group setting for kids and teens to help increase self esteem and address common issues today’s kids are facing.
Trainings: Lisa provides trainings for practitioners and clinicians on the unique treatment of perinatal mood disorders. Practitioners will learn how properly screen, diagnose, and treat this very treatable situation.
Consultation and supervision provided for counselors seeking their LCPC license.
Mental Health Consultation to after school programs
