Lisa Patterson

Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, ADHD, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, or a major life transition can be exhausting—but you don't have to face it alone. Therapy offers a safe place to better understand yourself, develop practical coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.

I bring over 30 years of experience as a social worker and 15 years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to my practice. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma/PTSD, grief and loss (including pet loss), parenting challenges, relationship concerns, and life transitions. I also have a special interest in supporting social workers, healthcare professionals, first responders, educators, and other helping professionals who spend so much of their time caring for others that they often neglect their own well-being.

My approach is warm, collaborative, strengths-based, and trauma-informed. I tailor therapy to your unique needs using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, mindfulness, and somatic techniques. Together, we'll identify patterns that keep you feeling stuck, strengthen your coping skills, and help you move toward a life that feels calmer, more connected, and aligned with your values.

I don't see you as a diagnosis or a list of symptoms—I see you as a whole person with strengths, resilience, and a unique story. Outside of my practice, I foster rescue dogs, and they remind me every day that healing takes patience, safety, and compassion. Whether helping a frightened dog learn to trust or supporting a client through life's challenges, I've seen that meaningful transformation is possible with the right support.

If you're ready to take the next step, I'd be honored to walk alongside you on your journey.

I provide compassionate, non-judgmental, trauma‐informed therapy for individuals. My eclectic, evidence‐based approach is tailored to each client’s goals and may include brief/solution‐focused work, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, somatic interventions, and person‐centered techniques.

Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other in a supportive, judgment-free space. We'll discuss what brings you to therapy, the challenges you're facing, and what you hope to gain from our work together. You don't need to have everything figured out or know exactly where to start—we'll move at a pace that feels comfortable for you.

My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and trauma-informed. Together, we'll identify your goals, explore patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and begin developing practical strategies to help you manage life's challenges. My goal is for you to leave your first session feeling heard, understood, and hopeful, with a clearer sense of how therapy can support your journey forward.