As Associate Director of Counseling Services at Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville, Lisa assists with the administrative and supervisory needs of Counseling Services. She also sees students for individual and group therapy. She provides support using conventional “talk therapy” approaches, along with the use of art materials as a means for nonverbal communication. Lisa serves as the Project Coordinator for iCare, the campus initiative intended to improve on awareness and prevention of suicide. In that capacity, Lisa provides outreach support, trainings, and ongoing programming relevant to suicide prevention.
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):
Psychotherapy with Black Clients: Rumbling with Theory, Feelings, and Meaning-Making PART 1
Psychotherapy with Black Clients: Rumbling with Theory, Feelings, and Meaning-Making PART 2