Lisa provides compassionate, comprehensive mental health care to children, teens, and adults across the lifespan. Although she is a recent graduate of Wayne State University’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program in 2025, she has devoted her 23-year nursing career to behavioral health, gaining extensive experience in inpatient, day hospital, and outpatient settings. Lisa is deeply committed to supporting individuals and families on their journey toward wellness, recovery, and resilience through individualized, evidence-based care that honors each person’s unique strengths, needs, and goals.

In addition to her clinical practice, Lisa has dedicated 20 years to educating future nurses as a clinical instructor at Oakland University, where she also earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2002. Her work is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing, and she is passionate about reducing barriers to care and fostering meaningful therapeutic partnerships. Lisa is committed to delivering client-centered care that promotes lasting growth, emotional well-being, and overall wellness.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Adjustment Disorders

• Anxiety & Panic Disorders

• Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder (ADHD)

• Behavioral Issues

• Communication Effectiveness

• Coping Skills

• Depression & other Mood Disorders

• Dual Diagnosis (Dual DX)

• Emotion Regulation

• Grief & Loss

• Infant & Maternal Mental Health

• Interpersonal Relationship Issues

• Life Transitions

• Parenting Issues

• Schizophrenia & other Thought Disorders

• Self-esteem Issues

• Self-harm Issues

• Social Skill Building

• Stress Management

• Young Adult

TREATMENT MODALITIES

• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Christian Point of View

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Compassion Focused Therapy

• Group Therapy

• Medication Management

• Mindfulness Based Therapy

• Motivational Interviewing

• Patient Centered Therapy

CREDENTIALS

• Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)