Lisa earned a Master’s in Social Work from Boston College, where she developed a passion in working with clients from diverse backgrounds. Lisa is originally from the northern Virginia area but made Austin her home in 2022. She is a proud bilingual therapist speaking both English and Spanish. Over the years, Lisa has helped children, teens, young adults and their families get through moments of crisis, repair relationships, and reach mental wellness goals. Lisa specializes in helping those struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, racial identity, relationship dynamics and life transitions. Lisa has a compassionate approach to help clients feel safe and understood within the therapy space. She intentionally uses patience and kindness to help her clients who feel stuck or unmotivated to start making small steps towards their goals. Lisa uses different treatment modalities that best fits each client such as Play Therapy, Sandtray, therapeutic art interventions, Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, family therapy and mindfulness techniques. All these modalities are used while also considering each client's culture, personal strengths, and skills. Lisa is a therapist within the Austin Therapy for Girls practice, which is a welcoming place for clients of all gender identities. Learn more about the practice on their website https://austintherapyforgirls.com/
 Lisa is licensed in Texas and offers in-person sessions for those in the Austin area and telehealth sessions for any client within the state of Texas. Lisa is also licensed in Virginia and can meet with clients who live in Virginia via telehealth. Limited appointment spots for Sliding Scale rates based on need. Inquire with Lisa directly about these rates. 15 minutes phone consultation available upon request. Sunday and Weekday evening appointments available. Outside of the office, Lisa enjoys spending time with her husband and cat, baking, exploring new places in Austin, and going to live concerts. Lisa also enjoys trying new hobbies and is currently trying out embroidery.