
About Lisa (She/Her)
Lisa is a registered Educational & Developmental Psychologist and board-approved supervisor who has been practising since 2008. Lisa started the Strong Minds Psychology journey in 2010 after working for the Department of Education in primary and secondary schools. Lisa has loved meeting and welcoming clinicians and customer service team members from all different backgrounds who display the same energy and care for our communities that she has believed in from the beginning of her career.
Lisa works with the the team to support the development of individuals and families navigating the diagnostic roller-coaster, providing support and advocacy with a focus on inclusion. Skills are developed to provide assessments, counselling and intervention – helping with emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief & loss, social interactions, anger management, neurodiversity, environmental modifications, and transitions across the lifespan.
Work Days: Tuesday at the Yarra Junction clinics for client work, & all other days for supporting the wider Strong Minds team & community.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Science; Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) (Psychology); Masters of Psychology (Educational & Developmental); Behaviour Support Practitioner (Proficient)
Therapeutic Approaches
Positive Behaviour Support, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, psychoeducation. Lisa thrives on working in a team approach, creating positive support networks for children and adults.
Areas of Focus
Anxiety, Depression, Emotional/Sensory Dysregulation, Anger Management, Grief & Loss, Autism, ADHD, Neurodivergence, Assessments, Self-Esteem, Social Interactions
Work Days
Yarra Junction
Tuesday
Interests
When not working with the SMP team, Lisa enjoys being active, getting outside, spending time with friends and family, and cheering on the AFL and AFLW demons at the MCG and Casey Fields.