LisaB - BFT

Lisa embodies the practice of “listening with the ear of the heart”, recognizing the importance of each person’s story as the basis for healing. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a focus on working with those who have experienced trauma, Lisa employs trauma informed practices that are grounded in creating safe relationships, cultivating a reflective process, and building on strengths and opportunities for self-empowerment. Lisa helps clients to improve relationships, increase self-awareness, manage challenges and navigate life transitions, incorporating mindfulness and somatic awareness to support their process.

Lisa received her MSW from the University of New England, MBA from Rivier University, and BS in Engineering from the University of Rhode Island. She is a Certified Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) facilitator and is the past coordinator of the International TCTSY certification program. Lisa received a Certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies from the Trauma Center in Brookline, MA and completed a certification in Ayurvedic Health Counseling  from the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. Lisa’s experience includes working in community mental health as an adult psychotherapist. She has additional training in Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness. She is a contributing author to “Yoga and Resilience: Empowering Practices for Survivors of Sexual Trauma”.

Current Areas of Focus:

Individuals

Older Adults

Anxiety and Depression

Complex Trauma/PTSD

Life Transitions

Grief/Loss