Lisa Blechschmidt MA, LMHCA
Lisa Blechschmidt is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist Associate who works with adults, adolescents, and couples. She believes that you have everything you need within yourself to heal. Lisa helps you to lean on your strengths and past experiences to navigate current life challenges. She provides you with new knowledge and tools to help make positive life changes possible.
Lisa has studied several theoretical orientations and believes in integrating those methods in a way that is individualized to suit each client. Mainly, Lisa utilizes Psychodynamic theory, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT),Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Internal Family Systems (IFS), and attachment theory as the foundation for her therapeutic practice.
Lisa’s areas of interest include:
- Trauma recovery
- Adjustment Disorder
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Grief and Loss
- Self-Esteem and Self-Acceptance
- Healthy relationships
- Identity Development
Lisa will help you strengthen your capacity to change, while recognizing the larger societal and cultural systems influencing your path forward. Her style as a therapist is warm, compassionate and direct. She uses humor, curiosity and playfulness to support the therapy process and help you reach your goals.
Education:
- Master of Arts in Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Northwestern University, 2022
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Seattle University, 2016
- License Number: MC61376814
Lisa enjoys fostering animals with the help of her own crew of 3 dogs and a cat. She also enjoys reading, diy projects and traveling.