About
Flourish Psychotherapy brings together my unique experiences as a trauma therapist, educator, coach, social science researcher and certified breathwork instructor. My approach focuses on the depth and power of human connection and seeks to uncover deep vulnerabilities, insecurities and wounds that are holding us back from flourishing in our life’s mission and purpose.
Approach
The complexity of the human soul is beyond most of our comprehension. Our search for that feeling of ‘enough’ starts from within. You cannot see or appreciate what surrounds you until you are able to embrace the vulnerability of loving your authentic self. The polarity between love and pain is a reflection of the magnitude of the heart’s power. Exploring the innermost core of our existence is as scary as it is liberating. Fear prevents most of us from even attempting this journey.My practice is rooted in the foundation of psychotherapy and spirituality. Through embedding principles of self-compassion and self-love, I walk alongside my clients as a guide in their individual journey towards healing.I strive to help cultivate a strong therapeutic rapport with my clients by being present with them in moments of overwhelm, validating their lived experience with compassion and warmth. I have supported individuals with various concerns such as: anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, relationship and life challenges, spirituality and culture, and stress/burnout related issues. My scope of practice is rooted in a trauma informed, intersectional, equity and anti-oppression framework that sees the client as the expert in their own lives.My practice is enriched by her experience working in several agencies within the mental health sector, including Central Toronto Youth Services, Children’s Aid Society of Toronto, The Child Welfare Institute, Good 2 Talk and The University of Toronto.
Education and Clinical Training
Masters of Social Work - The University of WindsorHonours Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Criminology, and Political Science -The University of TorontoPost Graduate Certificate - Executive Leadership Management- George Brown CollegeClinical Training: The Gottman Method - Levels 1 & 2 - 2024 (In Progress)Internal Family Systems - 2024 - PESI Institute (In Progress)The Neurobiology of Attachment and Trauma- National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioural Medicine - 2023Psychedelic Assisted Summit Conference - Understanding the Impacts of Plant Medicine on Mental Health and Trauma - 2022Healing Through Somatic Attachment - The Embody Lab -2022Somatic Attachment Healing Summit - The Embody Lab - 2021Breathwork Instructor Certificate Course - Breathwork, Somatic Practices -Yogalap - 2021Self-Compassion Focused Therapy - Dr. Krista Neff - 2019Sexual Violence Prevention and Intervention Education -2019Emotion Focused Couples Therapy - Dr. Sue Johnson - 2017Core Principles of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy - 2017Trauma Based Intervention Training - Level 1 and 2 - Hincks Dellcrest Centre -Natalie Zlodre - 2015Narrative Based Therapy - Oolagen Community Services - 2016Brief Solution Focused Therapy - Hinks Dellcrest Centre - Scot Cooper -2015Trauma Informed Cognitive Behaviour Therapy - Centre for Addiction and Mental Health - 2017Lisa is a member In Good Standing with the Ontario College of Social Work, Ontario Association of Social Work. Registration #830083