Lisa grew up in the Detroit area and in New Hampshire. She returned to Albion, Michigan where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Albion College and her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Her clinical studies focused on working with Individuals, Families and Groups and her Professional Practicum was completed at Chelsea Community Hospital’s Inpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Program. She has worked in the field of substance use disorders for at least half of her career and is a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She has worked in numerous treatment settings with a variety of client populations including hospitals, primary care, Inpatient Psychiatric Units, Outpatient agencies, schools and with the courts. She has offered therapy to individuals, families, couples and groups, ranging in ages from childhood through older adult.
She is excited to work with clients to help them develop healthy behaviors and thoughts aimed to manage, improve and maintain their mental and physical well-being. She hopes that her clients will not only learn to survive, but will thrive in lives filled with passion, purpose and a connection with their spirituality.
Lisa lives in Grand Rapids with her husband of 27 years. They are grateful for their 2 college-aged kids, their goofy rescue dog, and their strong faith community. They enjoy traveling to Maine, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, learning, relaxing and spending time with family and friends.
