Lisa Paer (she/her)

I'm certified in EMDR, a powerful trauma therapy that allows for healing in both the brain and body. It helps process traumatic memories while monitoring with your physical, emotional, and cognitive responses to those memories, reduce their negative impact on your present and future. It can help you feel less distressed, more confident, and more in control of your emotions and reactions to triggers.

I greatly value a holistic approach to wellness and the emphasize the importance of the mind-body connection. We’re often so up in our heads, thinking about the past and the future, that we miss what’s going on in the present moment. I utilize techniques to help you feel more in-tune with your body (our bodies give us so many messages that we often miss!) and aware of the present moment so you can live your life more consciously, intentionally, and aware.

I greatly value a holistic approach to wellness and the emphasize the importance of the mind-body connection. We’re often so up in our heads, thinking about the past and the future, that we miss what’s going on in the present moment. I utilize techniques to help you feel more in-tune with your body (our bodies give us so many messages that we often miss!) and aware of the present moment so you can live your life more consciously, intentionally, and aware.

I believe that every person has the potential to grow and thrive. I don't see myself as an expert, but as a facilitator and a partner in your journey of self-discovery. I respect your autonomy and your ability to find your own solutions. My role is to provide you with a safe, supportive, and empathic environment where you can express yourself freely and explore your feelings, thoughts, and values. You have the inner resources to overcome challenges and live a fulfilling life.

As an ADHD'er myself, I work from a strengths-based, non-pathologizing perspective. I can help you identify your strengths and cope with difficulties you may face in a world not designed for us. I can help with time management, organizing tasks, and other executive functioning challenges. I can also help support you in managing sensory sensitivities and emotional overwhelm. I take a neurodiversity-affirming approach, using the latest research on ADHD and my own personal experience.

As an autistic therapist, I know what it's like to live in a world not designed for us. Masking our sensory sensitivities and emotional overwhelm can leave us depleted and unable to function. I can help you manage executive dysfunction, understand your sensory profile, better manage emotions, and unmask your true, authentic self. I value your passions, quirks, and individuality, and I focus on unveiling your strengths and helping you use them to your advantage to live a more fulfilling life.

PTSD can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event or multiple events. People with PTSD may have intrusive memories, nightmares, flashbacks, avoidance, negative mood, and hyper- or hypo-arousal that interfere with their daily functioning and well-being. I can help you work through your past, enhance your coping skills, and improve your quality of life.