Lisa Pleasants is a compassionate and dedicated clinical social worker and therapist, holding credentials as an MSW, LCSW, and CTP. She is a proud ally of the LGBTQQIAP community and advocates for Black Lives Matter, embodying a sex and body positive ethos in her practice. Specializing in the neurological response to trauma and traumatic events, Lisa employs an eclectic therapeutic approach grounded in her extensive academic training and personal experiences. She prioritizes empowerment, self-direction, and emotional safety, fostering a non-judgmental atmosphere where clients feel validated, respected, and dignified. Understanding that healing occurs best in collaboration, Lisa works closely with clients to achieve their therapeutic goals, facilitating meaningful progress along the journey. As a Certified Trauma Professional, her specialized training encompasses Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Advanced DBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, ethics in working with minors, the empowerment model, and understanding the impacts of domestic violence on children and early onset sexual trauma. Lisa's mission is to create a space where every individual is valued and accepted for who they are, emphasizing the sacred nature of self-direction and the richness of ethnic and cultural diversity.