Lisa knew since high school that she wanted to be a counselor. She obtained her BA in Psychology and MA in Professional Counseling with a specialization in Marriage, Family, and Addiction at Ottawa University in Phoenix, Arizona in 2002. She is also a (LPC) Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona. Lisa has worked in a variety of settings with a diverse clientele. These settings include therapeutic group homes, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, chemical dependency detox and residential treatment, outpatient mental health clinics, and in private practice. She has worked with children, adolescents, adults, families, groups, and couples. Lisa has been trained in DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Lisa specializes in treating people of all ages for trauma and anxiety. She also has extensive experience working with couples, and those dealing with depression, grief/loss, life challenges and more. Lisa feels that counseling is her passion and that being a counselor of integrity, expertise, and compassion is of utmost importance. She values her clients and believes in building a strong rapport of trust so that they can identify their own personal goals to live happy, healthy, and productive lives.