Lisa Thompson-Gibson completed her graduate training first at Michigan State University in College and University Administration, then at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in Art Therapy Counseling. As Staff Counselor and Coordinator for Outreach and Prevention Initiatives at SIUE’s Counseling Services, Lisa provides individual and group therapy engaging both talk and art materials in her work. She additionally provides outreach support, training, and ongoing programming relevant to college mental health (e.g., suicide prevention, trauma-informed care). Prior to this, she was the Project Coordinator for iCare, the campus initiative intended to improve on awareness and prevention of suicide. She has previous experience as a Student Affairs professional working in Residence Life, Judicial Affairs, Study Abroad, Law School Administration, and with the Dean of Students. Her work as a Student Affairs professional informs her clinical approach in working with college students and supporting their academic and out-of-classroom success. She is skilled in working collaboratively with campus partners to advance the mission and goals of Counseling Services.
Presentation(s):
Bridging the Gap: Trauma-Informed Care & Cultural Competency