About Me

Lisa Spinelli, LMFT, APCC, CCTS-I
CA Licenses #110816 and #4305

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist who specializes in helping women who have experienced postpartum struggles, birth trauma, infertility, and loss find emotional healing and peace.

My Story

While I have worked with many different groups of people throughout my mental health career, those struggling with postpartum, birth trauma, infertility, and loss speak most deeply to my heart. I know firsthand how difficult and painful those experiences can be, and how we often convince ourselves we are okay, when we are really still suffering. My own healing journey was actually what led me to begin working with this unique group of women. I had gone to a few therapists in an attempt to heal from my own painful experiences, even an EMDR therapist, but I could not find anyone who specialized in the area of birth trauma, infertility, and loss. Therefore, I could not find anyone who understood me in the way I truly needed to be understood to heal. It was this experience that showed me how helpful it would be for women to have a therapist who is trained in EMDR and trauma, AND can understand their unique pain and struggles. After that, I focused my efforts on furthering my EMDR training and becoming a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist so I could provide this group of women with the level of support that they need and deserve.

My Qualifications

I have a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology, with a dual emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy and Professional Clinical Counseling, and I have worked in mental health for over 8 years. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA 110816) and an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (CA 4305) in the state of California. Additionally, I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist, and trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Trainings and Certifications

  • EMDR THERAPY (check out my What is EMDR? page for more information)

  • CERTIFIED CLINICAL TRAUMA THERAPIST

  • HYPNOTHERAPY

  • REIKI ENERGY HEALING (LEVEL II)

  • 200 HR REGISTERED YOGA TEACHER

While EMDR is my primary form of treatment due to how effective it is, I tailor each therapy session uniquely to each client. I am trained in many other healing modalities, and give my clients the option of incorporating those into our sessions, as well. Feel free to ask me about incorporating any of the things mentioned above.

 
 
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