“I am motivated by the knowledge that compassionate, empathetic support can profoundly impact someone’s life. I believe that everyone, both adults and children, deserves to be seen for who they are and empowered to lead fulfilling lives. Witnessing the resilience and growth of my clients as they overcome challenges and embrace their authentic selves is incredibly rewarding, and it fuels my dedication to continually advancing my skills and knowledge in the field.”
Lisa values the importance of establishing a warm and collaborative therapeutic relationship. She adopts a flexible and creative approach to treatment, especially when working with children and families. By incorporating therapeutic activities and exercises into sessions, Lisa creates a safe and nurturing environment where clients can hone their coping skills and openly explore their emotions and experiences without judgment. Additionally, Lisa believes in the therapeutic power of humor and strives to balance the benefits of deep therapeutic connection with playfulness to help clients feel at ease.
Lisa draws from cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavioral, family systems, and insight-oriented approaches to psychotherapy, tailoring her methods for each individual and family. Her dedication to understanding each client’s unique needs and circumstances, as well as the needs of the family system, allows her to customize interventions that foster lasting resilience and growth.
Lisa is a licensed clinical psychologist. She completed her undergraduate training at Michigan State University, where she also earned her master’s degree and doctorate in clinical psychology in 2015. Lisa holds certificates in DBT Skills for Adolescents and Families and Parent Management Training (PMT, Kazdin Method). Lisa is the Child & Adolescent Program Coordinator at Pine Rest, and she serves as a clinical supervisor in the Pine Rest Predoctoral Psychology Internship.