Meet Lisa

“Stay close to anything that makes you glad you are alive” - Hafiz

I am a licensed professional counselor providing therapeutic services for residents in Missouri, Kansas, Wisconsin, and Michigan. I have over a decade of experience providing diverse mental health services and therapy to children, parents, and adults for over a decade. I completed my bachelor’s in psychology from Avila University and my master’s within the clinical psychology doctoral program at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. I have been fortunate to work with diverse clients and communities across multiple settings. I am certified in perinatal mental health and have a passion for support individuals during the reproductive years. I also focus on women’s mental health needs and all humans recovering from trauma and chronic stress/burnout.

I have health psychology experience ranging from working in children’s hospital to to collaborating in mobile health services which provided HIV education in South Africa. I have also worked with refugee clients as well as children and families affected by trauma and severe mental health needs. Additionally, I spent over 5 years providing school-based therapy and evaluations as well suicide prevention services to students within K-12 schools across Missouri.

I am certified in perinatal mental health (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International. I am passionate about helping individuals through the reproductive years. I am also a mother of two young children, with my own journey of becoming a parent that drew me to this speciality. These personal experiences are why I enjoy and deeply value supporting individuals with anxiety, trauma, parenting as well as women and mothers throughout the lifespan.

I also have ponies and donkeys that I adore and find true healing, connection, and presence from interacting with equines. This has inspired me to begin working towards my certification in Equine Assisted Therapy through Natural Lifemanship. I have also recently began offering provide trauma-focused equine assisted psychotherapy, learn more.

Therapeutic Approach

I value authenticity and encourage self-love and acceptance throughout the therapeutic process. I have a passion for creating an emotionally safe and empowering space for clients to explore and release pain and trauma within their mind and body. I would be honored to support you through your own your healing journey.

Common Modalities:

Trauma Informed Care and Mindfulness

Somatic and Polyvagal Theory Techniques

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)