About Lisa
OBJECTIVE: To provide outstanding therapy to my clients and to train therapists to be competent, compassionate, and outstanding clinicians and trauma therapists.
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Education
- Master of Arts, Marriage & Family Therapy, University of San Francisco
- Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc) Political Science and Government, UC Berkeley
- EMDR Trained by Francine Shapiro (Trauma Therapy)
- Certified in Brainspotting (Trauma Therapy)
- Certified in Somatic Archaeology (Trauma Modality)
- Certified in the Comprehensive Resource Model (Attachment/ Resourcing for Trauma)
- Certified by the Virginia Satir Institute in North Carolina
- Certified Positive Discipline Instructor
Professional Experience
- 2015 to present: Brainspotting Trainer for Brainspotting Training International
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2012 to present: Director of Pacific Counseling and Trauma Center and Pacific Trauma Specialists (501c3)
- In 2012, a dream was born in Lisa. She was determined to do something about the unnecessary physical, emotional, mental and spiritual torment of those suffering from unresolved trauma and PTSD. She hired eight talented therapists and opened Pacific Trauma Specialists, a non-profit organization dedicated to offering the most cutting-edge trauma modalities to anyone who suffers from PTSD, regardless of income or ability to pay. She hired some of the best trauma clinicians in the world to train her staff to release trauma from the body, mind, heart and spirit. She is passionate about letting the world know that trauma is not something you have to live with and that freedom is possible. Duties include hiring, supervising and training licensed MFT Therapists, Trainees and Interns; grant writing, fundraising, marketing and providing therapy to her own clients. Lisa is also an International Brainspotting Trainer.
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2000 to 2012: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Private Practice in Folsom
- Areas of expertise are couples communication and conflict resolution, parenting education and family systems therapy, adolescents, substance abuse, sex addiction, trauma and Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Phobias, ADHD, School and Learning Difficulties, and Anger Management. Lisa has presented her humorous and informative topics at numerous corporations, government agencies, and schools. Lisa is a solution-focused therapist and corporate trainer. She integrates a variety of methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client and their specific treatment goals.
- 2001: Co-Authored Positive Discipline for Working Parents with Jane Nelsen
- 1993 – 1996: CEO Academic Physician
- 1982 – 1992: Various Management and Business Positions