Lisa brings extensive professional experience in behavioral and mental health, having worked in the field since 2004. She has also maintained personal recovery since 2001. A dedicated member of the Asheville community since 2008, Lisa earned her degree in Psychology from the University of North Carolina and is currently completing her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

Lisa is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), Certified Yoga Instructor, and Somatic Experiencing™ Practitioner. She integrates mindfulness into her therapeutic work, supported by a personal mindfulness practice established in 2010.

Lisa serves as a board member for the Addiction Professionals of North Carolina (APNC). A natural born leader passionate about empowering others, her leadership philosophy is inspired by Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead curriculum.