Lisa Connelly

From her high school years Lisa Connelly knew she wanted to work in counseling, a path she followed through higher education and varied clinical roles. She earned a BA in Psychology and completed a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling with a specialization in Marriage, Family, and Addiction at Ottawa University in Phoenix, Arizona in 2002.

Lisa is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona, a state credential that qualifies her to provide clinical mental health services. Over 15 years of professional practice, she has worked across many treatment environments, including therapeutic group homes, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, chemical dependency detox and residential programs, outpatient mental health clinics, and private practice.

Her experience spans work with children, adolescents, adults, families, groups, and couples. She has training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and she focuses on helping people of all ages who are coping with trauma and anxiety.

In addition to trauma and anxiety, Lisa has extensive experience supporting couples and individuals dealing with depression, grief and loss, and other life challenges. She approaches counseling as a passionate commitment to integrity, skill, and compassion, and emphasizes building a trusting rapport so clients can identify personal goals and work toward happier, healthier, and more productive lives.