Owner & Social Work Therapist
Lisa is a Registered Social Worker with both a Bachelor and Master Degree in Social Work. Since 2012, she has worked extensively in child welfare, with youth who have disabilities, and in the counselling field in the areas of mental health, substance use, and supporting women and children affected by violence. Lisa also holds an Associate Certificate in Trauma & Crisis Intervention from JIBC and is internationally certified as a Trauma Treatment Specialist. In addition to her social work practice, Lisa serves as a rural Firefighter bringing valuable insights of the first responder culture into her practice and therapeutic approach. She also provides specialized Disaster Psychosocial Support across the province to individuals and groups affected by disasters such as wildfires and floods. Since May 2024, she has been a DBT Group Leader with the Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Society of BC. Since founding her private practice in January 2023, Lisa has specialized in critical incident debriefing and counselling for trauma, mental health concerns (including BPD, anxiety, and depression), substance use, first responders, and crisis intervention. She is trained and experienced in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI), offering a down-to-earth, client-centered, anti-oppressive, and trauma-informed approach. Lisa provides a comfortable and nonjudgmental atmosphere to support and guide clients through their struggles. She is dedicated to helping individuals navigate their toughest days to find hope and resilience. Reach out anytime to learn more about Lisa and how she can help.
