Lisa has foundational training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI), and is actively expanding her clinical skills in EMDR, Exposure Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. She tailors her approach to meet each client's unique needs and goals, whether they are navigating anxiety, low self-esteem, overwhelming stress, or major life transitions. During her practicum at the CMU Clinical Counseling Center, Lisa worked primarily with college students through telehealth, supporting them through a variety of academic and personal challenges.

Her current areas of expertise include stress and anxiety management, coping skills, self-esteem building, and navigating academic and life transitions. In addition to her clinical work, Lisa is a lifelong learner and mental health advocate who has completed advanced training in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), suicide prevention through the Zero Suicide Institute’s Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) program, and Psychological First Aid (PFA) through the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN).

With a previous Master’s degree in English Literature from the University of Central Missouri, Lisa has also worked as a full-time college instructor. She brings her passion for education into her therapy work, empowering clients with knowledge, insight, and emotional tools to thrive. Outside of work, Lisa enjoys traveling, reading, jogging, hiking, theater, watching sports, and spending time with her family and friends.