Lisa Clemente, LMFT

• Have you been considering marriage counseling?
• Are you struggling with communication in your relationship?
• Are you worried about your child’s behaviors?
• Has your teen become withdrawn?
• Are you struggling to communicate with your teen?

I believe that working through difficult times makes us, and our relationships, stronger. Sometimes, however, we need an extra hand. I know that making the decision to begin therapy isn't always easy, but sometimes it's just what you need to get your life back on track.

Despite the impression that a therapist will tell you "what to do," my role is to listen and help you hear your own answers. Therapy is a journey you take the lead in. It can offer you insight and perspective so you can achieve what you're striving for in your life. I love working with individuals who want to bring meaning into their lives. I will work with you to help you lead a more fulfilling life, take risks, gain self-confidence, become more successful in your career, and have more satisfying relationships. I create a space where you'll feel listened to, not judged.

I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist with almost 20 years of experience, including managing a program within a large non-profit agency where I mentored new therapists. During those years, I learned there's nothing more powerful than feeling heard and understood.

In addition to working with adults, a large portion of my practice has been dedicated to infants, children, and teens. I specialize in working with children 0-4 years old - an area few therapists have training or experience in.

As a mom with children of my own, I understand the importance of the parent-child bond at any age. I see how miscommunication can occur, especially between teens and their parents, and can provide you with tools to bridge this gap.

With children, I use play therapy, talk therapy, and other approaches to address common childhood issues like anger, depression, anxiety, OCD, social skills, poor grades, low self-esteem, tantrums, bullying, and difficulty expressing thoughts or feelings. More importantly, I work to create resiliency and meaningful change.

By utilizing a family systems approach, I can help you and your family grow and handle life transitions. I provide family therapy to help you understand your child or teen's unique personality and temperament, and how you can better address problematic behaviors or help them cope with anxiety or depression.

Another area of my practice is working with couples. I've completed additional training including Level 2 Practicum Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and Gottman Leader training in The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work.
Imagine how much better your life would be if you could communicate better and resolve conflict quickly. Together, we can explore what's getting in the way of you living a happier life.