Lisa Langstraat, MA, LPC

I work collaboratively with each individual to help them identify their needs, goals, and dreams, as well as, to identify any obstacles or issues that are getting in their way of leading the most satisfying and meaningful life possible. While my approach to therapy depends a great deal on each individual client and their specific needs, my foundational perspective is holistic and includes an emphasis on how the brain works, attachment and relationships, and how our unique story influences the way we experience life, our view of ourselves, others, and the world around us.

I work with children (age 8-13), adults, and couples. I have training in Alcohol and Drug Counseling, and have worked in both inpatient and outpatient treatment centers. I have been trained to provide EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, and have advanced training in working with trauma of various types. Most of us have experienced some level of trauma in our lives. It could be something as common as an automobile accident, the loss of a job, or the death of a loved one. Many have experienced more profound traumas such as rape, assault, war, or even a childhood history of physical, emotional, and/or sexual abuse. My goal, in working with all of my clients, is to provide a safe and supportive environment that encourages each individual to know themselves deeply, to identify and claim their gifts and strengths, and to empower them towards healing, and to make the changes needed in order to live full satisfying and meaningful lives.