Alisa Sanford is a dedicated clinical social worker and therapist who is passionate about supporting individuals, couples, and families in stepping into their true selves, fostering deep connections and creating a safe space for all aspects of their whole selves. With extensive experience working with adolescent and adult populations, she excels in helping clients understand how their experiences shape their present ways of being. Alisa has received extensive training in treating complex trauma and PTSD, utilizing a combination of evidence-based modalities including EMDR, IFS, Somatic Therapy, Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mind and Body Bridging, and Schema Therapy. She provides individual therapy for those seeking to explore deeply into their inner landscape. Alisa's expertise also extends to guiding individuals through trauma-related challenges such as depression, anxiety, addiction, obsession, isolation, anger, and relationship issues. Emphasizing the belief that healing involves traversing through pain with common humanity, connection, compassion, curiosity, and courage, she echoes Rumi’s wisdom: 'The cure for the pain is the pain.' She is committed to supporting her clients in finding beauty amidst the opposing forces of life.