Child, Adolescent & Family Therapy
Lisa Kearns, LMFT
Therapeutic Approach
Working as a mental health professional is a privilege.
I believe that therapy works best when clients can safely share their deepest concerns and feel genuinely heard. Therefore, I work collaboratively and passionately to create a safe, responsive, and supportive environment to address your family’s needs. My approach builds from an exploration and understanding of people’s values and strengths and I help guide growth and development using scientifically validated techniques.
Credentials
- CA Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) #108095
Education
- Columbia University, Masters in Social Work (MSW)
- Notre Dame de Namur University, Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology (MSCP), Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), Masters in Professional Clinical Counseling (PCC)
- Claremont Graduate University, Ph.D. Positive Developmental Psychology (in progress)
Areas of Specialization
- Anxiety
- Panic Attacks
- Depression / Mood Disorders
- Attachment Issues
- Anger Management
- Communication Skill Building
- Family Dynamics
- Relationship Issues
- Life Adjustment / Transitions
- Self-Esteem / Self-Worth
- Parenting Challenges
- Grief / Loss
Psychological Services
The Next Step in Your Healing Journey
Using a holistic, client-centered, and collaborative counseling approach, I support clients to skillfully navigate through the suffering and difficulties that life brings and connect with their inner resiliency for emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.
A Counseling Session Includes:
50 minutes of personalized professional care and attention
A custom therapeutic plan to fit your family's needs
Possible homework to assure the therapeutic process continues after the appointment
My goal is that clients look forward to therapy sessions and see the value of having a trained professional assist them in their journey. May we share laughter and hope along the way.
About Lisa Kearns, LMFT
I am a mother, a social worker, and a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 15 years of counseling experience. My career has developed by gaining experience in a variety of settings including schools, non-profit agencies, and currently, private practice. I am passionate about helping clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, and issues related to their family of origin. Working with young people on their journey to self-discovery is especially rewarding. My therapeutic approach is guided by optimism and hope.
Theoretical Orientations/Therapy Models
A person’s collection of struggles is unique. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. I utilize different treatment modalities to fit your family member’s individual and collective needs. Some examples include:
- Positive Psychology
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Suicide Prevention
- Mindfulness Techniques