Lisa Gaub

I bring over 25 years of experience in the mental health field, having worked across a wide range of settings including outpatient therapy, substance use treatment, inpatient, crisis care, school-based and residential programs, juvenile justice, and foster care. This breadth of experience allows me to adapt my approach to meet clients where they are, whether they are navigating a specific challenge or working through long-standing patterns.

Much of my work has been alongside clients and colleagues of African American and Hispanic heritage. This has shaped my commitment to ongoing self-reflection, cultural humility, and remaining open to perspectives and lived experiences different from my own. I strive to create a therapeutic space that is respectful, collaborative, and grounded in safety and connect through our shared humanity.

I am extensively trained in trauma treatment and am Trauma-Focused CBT certified. My approach is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and practical—helping clients build insight while also developing tools they can use in everyday life. In addition to clinical work, I have spent over 15 years supervising and training other clinicians, which has deepened my ability to think thoughtfully, ethically, and flexibly about care.

My approach to therapy centers on identifying patterns in your life—such as behaviors, thoughts, emotions, or relational dynamics—and exploring whether they are helping or hindering your journey towards what you want for your life. I take a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach and focus on building upon what is already working for you.

Depending on your needs, our work may involve solution-focused, short-term strategies or more in-depth exploration and repair, particularly when healing from trauma. I value collaboration and view therapy as a partnership, where your voice and insight are essential. I also incorporate humor when appropriate, as I believe it can be a powerful tool for connection and growth.

In our first intake session, my goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable and respected. We’ll spend time talking about what brings you to therapy now, your prior experience with it, what you’re hoping for, and any concerns you may have about the process. I’ll also help you get settled and make sure the technology feels manageable. I'll have you fill out a questionnaire about your life experiences that you can do prior to the session or together while we meet.

I’ll ask questions to help guide the conversation, including about your life experiences, but you are always in control of the pace at which you share. We may talk about patterns you’re noticing, what has or hasn’t been helpful in the past, and what support would feel most useful right now. I may offer initial reflections or gentle suggestions, but the first session is primarily about understanding you.

By the end of the session, you can expect to have a clearer sense of how I work, whether it feels like a good fit, and what next steps might look like. We’ll also talk about goals and how therapy could support you moving forward.