Clinical practice
Meet Lisa
Welcome. I’m Lisa, a licensed mental health professional in Vancouver, BC.
My counselling integrates skills and approaches from trauma-informed practice, mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy and positive psychology. The modalities I work with are evidence-based and backed by an understanding of human growth and development.
For 20 years, I have been working in various health care settings, including residential and out-patient addiction treatment programs, the BC Cancer Agency and the Stroke Recovery Association of BC. The focus of my work is assisting people in their recovery and adjustment following complex health events.
CREDENTIALS
I am a Certified Canadian Counsellor (#6497) in good standing with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Working with a CCC (Certified Canadian Counsellor) means you will be receiving therapy from a counsellor who has met the training and practice requirements of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. This ensures therapy that is underscored by clear ethical principles, professional practice guidelines and accountable, research-driven treatment approaches. For more information on CCC and the CCPA visit Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.
EDUCATION
I completed undergraduate studies at Simon Fraser University (BA Psychology, 1989) and hold a Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology from Trinity Western University (MA, 1999). In 2012 I completed a post-graduate year studying developmental cognitive neuroscience in Adele Diamond’s lab at The University of British Columbia, Department of Psychiatry. I have completed additional training in cognitive behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, EMDR, narrative therapy, and brief solution-focused therapy.
Clinical Practice
The focus of my practice is supporting stroke survivors, people with aphasia, and their partners/family members. I am registered with, and have seen clients/can accept referrals through the Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP), the Physician Health Program, Fraser Health Acquired Brain Injury Services and Columbia Speech and Language Services Inc.
There are also several online support groups for stroke survivors and for partners that I facilitate and which are sponsored by the March of Dimes/Stroke Recovery Association of BC. Please check their website marchofdimes.ca for the schedule and to register.
Urgent Appointments and Other Options
If you are seeking immediate help, I encourage you to find a counsellor with timely availability. A good place to begin is asking trusted friends, family members or health professionals for their recommendations. Counselling BC offers a comprehensive directory of private counsellors in Vancouver.
For urgent mental health and addiction concerns, Vancouver residents can contact the Access and Assessment Centre (AAC) at Vancouver Hospital, 7:30am-11pm. 1-800-SUICIDE is available to receive calls 24/7 for all residents of BC.