Lisa LewisLPCC, LMFT

I would like people to know that the hardest part of therapy is taking the first step of reaching out for help. It took me two years before I made my first call to a therapist. The seed of seeing a therapist had to be planted, then nurtured to grow into enough confidence for me to make that first phone call. I did it and so can you!!

The path to becoming a therapist for me has come full circle. This is my second career. My first career was working in broadcast journalism for one of the major television networks. I feel I have come full circle in my career in journalism and therapy. I love to hear people's stories and help them heal. When I worked in journalism, I loved to hear people's stories too. Everyone has an unique story to tell. I want to hear yours and help you heal!

The most important thing for someone to know about working with me is I am a great listener, I can hold the space for big emotions whether it is anger, sadness or fear. I trust the process that healing happens in its own time and it takes as long as it needs too.

• California, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, 6248
• California, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, 103847

Having been on a healing journey myself, I know what it’s like to overcome overwhelm and grow in ways that positively impact relationships. My 20-plus years of education, training and life experience have equipped me to help others in their healing and growth. Read on to learn more about me and my approach. As a trainee and intern, I worked in substance abuse and mental health intensive care units. There I learned a lot about acute and ongoing mental healthcare. My training also included working in community mental health centers and animal-assisted therapy in school and foster care settings. Over the past 12 years, I’ve had extensive training learning about the body mind connection. I also hold three certificates in Transpersonal Energy Healing Therapy as well as Level 2 Reiki certification. My role in the field of psychology today revolves around my private therapy practice and work in my community. I see patients in my Pasadena office or virtually in online therapy or phone therapy. For telehealth, I use the private, secure platform called SimplePractice. In my private practice, I work with individuals navigating many challenges. Typically, we address issues related to being a highly sensitive person, a parent, or an individual struggling with depression, anxiety or stress. And, I work with families and couples seeking outside support in facing shared suffering and stress.