Lisa Cross

About

In our work together, I will draw from mindfulness-based strategies, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, strengths-based, solution-focused, and various other counselling modalities and techniques in a welcoming, accepting, and supportive environment to help you advance towards your goals.

Biography

Hello, my name is Lisa, and I am a registered social worker with a bachelor’s degree in social work from Trent University. In our work together, I will draw from mindfulness-based strategies, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, strengths-based, solution-focused, and various other counselling modalities and techniques in a welcoming, accepting, and supportive environment to help you advance towards your goals. Let's collaborate to give you the power to share and own your story, build on your strengths, and help you find a state of balance and growth. Client Focus: Individuals including youth (12 years and older) and adults. Treatment Focus: Mental health concerns, addictions, self-esteem and confidence, communication, relationships, boundaries, anger, stress management, family dynamics, and life changes. Specialties and Additional Trainings: Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Foundational Motivational Interviewing Foundational Motivational Interviewing in Addictions CPI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) Youth and Cannabis Psychological First Aid ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills and Training) “What lies behind us, and what lies before us, are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” Henry Stanley Haskins

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