About Lisa

Lisa is a Nashville native who has worked treating mental health disorders and addictions in the middle Tennessee area for over 25 years. Lisa obtained her Master’s of Science in Social Work from the University of Tennessee.

Early in her career, Lisa worked in community mental health centers, psychiatric hospitals, and also a maximum-security prison. Since 2007, she has worked as a family therapist, primary therapist, and clinical director at several substance use disorder treatment centers and is excited to bring her experience to the Brooks Healing Center team.

Lisa views the treatment of mental health and addiction disorders through a trauma-informed lens and has been trained in various treatment approaches including Brainspotting, EMDR, SomEx, CBT, and DBT. Lisa has personally worked 12-step recovery program for the last 18 years. Lisa currently lives in Nashville with her three fur babies and is an avid supporter of the Tennessee Titans, Nashville Predators, and Nashville Soccer Club.