Frequently Asked Questions.

Lisa encourages you to ask questions throughout your course of treatment.

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Since 2007, I spent 10 years in Advertising Sales working for companies
like The Wall Street Journal & Harvard Business in New York City. When I
became pregnant with my first daughter I realized I needed to fulfill a
bigger purpose in my life and went back to school for health counseling.
I followed my intuition and left the corporate world to
help people get healthy. I launched my health practice and opened my first
office in Hoboken, NJ. I then moved to Los Angeles 10 years ago where I
now reside with my two teenage daughters. I worked in several health facilities and realized my true calling is to work with people struggling with their mental health. I was guided to learn more about how mental health affects the body and the way we live our lives. I then went on to receive a Masters
degree in Clinical Psychology in 2015 and now have a private practice in the Southbay of California as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
I treat women, men, teens, couples and families struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and general life issues.

Clients say I have a calm presence that allows them to feel safe to
explore deeply rooted emotional issues that are preventing them from
experiencing real joy in their lives and achieve desired goals. I have an eclectic approach utilizing the tools of Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Solution-Focused; Motivational Interviewing; Psychodynamic and Recovery-based interventions.

I enjoy working with people that are willing to give up old, self-destructive thinking and behavior; are open and willing to surrender to new ideas; gain different perspectives; and are ready to make real change in their life.

No, I am a Board Certified Health Counselor accredited by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. I received my training at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York City accredited by Columbia University Teacher’s College. Health Counselors are alternatively called Health Coaches or Nutritionists. As a Health Counselor, I look beyond counting calories and widely known for my whole body approach assessing a persons whole life. I look at what’s going on in their lives i.e. relationships, careers, physical activity, spirituality/self-love, not just the foods they eat.

Yes, I conduct sessions remotely through a secure HIPPA compliant platform. If I am providing mental health services, sessions must be done within the state of California.

No, however I do provide (upon request) a “Superbill” (receipt of payment) for you to submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement. I take cash, check or Venmo at the beginning of each session.

I have dedicated spots for sliding scale clients. They are on a first come first serve basis.

Yes, I work with teens that suffer from depression, anxiety, addictions and transition to college life issues.

The first initial session is approximately 1 hour. Follow up sessions are 50 minutes. Couple and family session are 1 hour and 20 minutes.

If you can breathe, you can meditate! If you don’t quiet your thoughts, you can’t hear what your higher-self is trying to say to you and receive the answers to your questions. Through meditation, you will find all that you are searching for externally, i.e. love, kindness, compassion, patience, appreciation, protection, creativity, abundance, prosperity and so much more! It enables you to handle stress and unexpected circumstances much easier. Things are more likely to roll off your back much faster when you meditate.

Yes, I run mental health and recovery-based educational and process groups in treatment centers across Los Angeles and Southbay. It’s an opportunity for those that want to learn from other people who are experiencing similar challenges.

You will learn about yourself; the greatest education in the world! You will learn how to see the world differently; through new eyes. You will learn how to get conscious around all areas of your life and become fearless when needing to make necessary change. You will learn how to become one with your inner-God of your own understanding; your highest self and experience the kind of love, happiness, peace, and certainty you are worthy of. And most of all, you will develop a relationship with the most important person in your life…yourself and ultimately, find your purpose.

If you are committed to showing up for yourself, you can see a difference immediately.

Anyone interested in working with me is invited to schedule a complimentary 15 minute phone consultation with me.

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