About Lisa ~ AASECT Certified Sex Therapist + Perimenopause Specialist
I want you to know right from the start, you are not alone. I see you. I understand you.
As a woman who is also in my 40s, I truly get what you are experiencing with perimenopause.
Whether it's the debilitating anxiety that pops up out of nowhere, the way previous trauma triggers us, or our bodies going through overwhelming changes, I get it. My own therapy has been life-changing for me and I want the same transformation for you!
You deserve to feel happy, whole, and deeply connected to the life you have been craving! I am here to walk beside you every step of the way.
Rather than pack my schedule full of back to back clients, I offer individualized service and a higher level of attention to each of my clients. In everything I do, I work from an attachment lens. This means that our therapeutic relationship and your satisfaction is important to me.
When you come to therapy, it's not just about finding someone who listens, but also someone who truly gets you and can help!
How I Show Up as the Therapist
- I LOVE helping my clients make progress! I want you to get the results you desire.
- I offer a flexible approach with many modalities to choose from to meet your specific needs and goals.
- You and I are a collaborative GPS, seeing which path is best for you and tweaking as needed.
- I give you the attention and care you need to feel heard, understood, supported and empowered.
- I am fully engaged offering real strategies and exercises tailored specifically for you ~ no bobble head here
- I am always on your side and want the absolute best for you!
- I love being a therapist and can’t imagine doing anything else. It's truly a pleasure working with my clients.
Who You Are
- You are eager to improve your mental health, intimacy, and/or relationships.
- You are reflective on patterns that no longer serve you (perhaps coping mechanisms from previous trauma).
- You are actively engaged in sessions, bringing your thoughts and questions for us to explore.
- You are willing to try new things. If we want different results, we have to try something different.
Some Resume Info:
As much as therapy is about YOU, you may be wondering about me and my credentials.
Here's a bit about my education and experience:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker - licensed in Michigan, Florida and Indiana
- AASECT Certified Sex Therapist (American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Sex Therapists)
- Graduate of the Sexual Health Certificate Program at the University of Michigan with a specialization in sex therapy. This program is like an additional masters degree since it is so robust.
- Intimacy Coach for Women - focusing on pleasure, comfort and safety during intimacy
- Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan
- Masters Degree in Education from Michigan State University
- Trained in the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy by Drs. John + Julie Gottman and the Gottman Institute in Seattle
- Trained at the University of of Michigan Psychological Clinic treating adults and couples in therapy
- Extensive training and experience with: women's issues such as perimenopause, sex therapy (low libido, painful sex, dryness, etc), intimacy, couples work, relationships, infidelity, trauma, anxiety, and OCD
- Living a life that feels good to me and aligned with my values, I live a beach life as a minimalistic digital slowmad. What a difference it makes when we listen to what our soul desires!
- Additionally, I'm a 45 year old sex therapist who is also navigating perimenopause. So, when I say I get it, I truly do! We're in this together, friends! 💜💫
Beyond my education and certifications, I'm a real person (a woman in my 40s) who loves helping others find peace, joy, and empowerment in their lives. I absolutely love my clients. It is an honor to work as a therapist for adults and couples of all identities (e.g., gender, sexual orientation, relationship orientation, religion, ethnicity, etc.).
Some Fun Facts About Me:
- Favorite team - MSU basketball! I was a student when we won the championship!
- Favorite coffee order - a flavored latte
- Favorite place to travel - Turks and Caicos
- Favorite book - Journey of Souls
- Favorite thing to talk about - the Enneagram
Together, we can...
- improve your mental health
- enhance your libido, comfort and pleasure during intimacy
- strengthen your romantic relationships
- ....and set you on a path towards living your most fulfilled life from this point forward
Start Getting the Support You Deserve
Schedule your first session. It would be my honor to work with you!