MA, LCMHC, RDT, LCAS, BCC
Lisa Brown
I believe in the human need to connect and bond which guides my coaching work. My experience includes working alongside adolescents, young adults, and their families since 2015 to enhance the felt experience of connection. I utilize an attachment-based approach grounded in family systems theory which explores underlying emotions to create moments of healing and growth. I enjoy highlighting the innate resilience of clients and families.
My clinical style is relational, empathetic, and direct with a sprinkle of humor. I utilize a person centered approach grounded in attachment theory, family systems theory, and emotionally focused therapy.
Lisa Brown
Clinical Director
MA, LCMHC, RDT, LCAS, BCC
Masters, Mental Health Counseling
Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist
Registered Drama Therapist
Board Certified Coach
Focus:
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Parents of Adolescents & Emerging Adults ages 16+
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Adolescents & Young Adults
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Clinical Specialties: Attachment, Trauma, Addictions
Lisa graduated from the University of South Carolina with a joint degree in psychology and theater. She began working as a residential counselor in a psychiatric residential treatment facility for adolescents in Asheville, North Carolina. After 2.5 years as a lead residential counselor, Lisa decided to further her career by attending New York University’s Graduate School. She combined her love for psychology and theater by receiving a degree in Drama Therapy. Throughout her graduate studies, Lisa explored role theory and how the different parts of ourselves interact to form our unique selves.
Her graduate internships with adolescents as well as her experience as a residential counselor demonstrated the unique importance of a family system in a young person’s healing journey. Lisa moved back to North Carolina after graduating with her master’s degree and began focusing her work specifically on family systems. Lisa helped develop the family therapy program at a therapeutic program for young adults and helped guide parents in their work to better understand, connect, and heal alongside their young adult living with dual diagnosis.
In her coaching Lisa utilizes an attachment-based approach grounded in family systems theory. She offers psycho-education to support parents in meeting their loved one where they are at and equips parents with different communication and boundary setting tools to support them in balancing structure and nurture within their homes. Lisa has worked extensively with family systems living with divorce, trauma, adoption, addiction, behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, and high conflict dynamics. Lisa has a unique ability to balance both compassion and accountability in her work with families which helps family members feel supported and held.
When Lisa is away from the office, she is enjoying her own experience of raising her child. Lisa understands first hand the difference between knowing something in theory and putting it into practice. Lisa also enjoys some self-care time including rock climbing, yoga, and reading a good book.
Lisa believes that one of the most fundamental needs that all humans have in common is the innate need to connect and bond. For the past 7 years Lisa has focused her career on guiding adolescents, young adults, and their family members to heal the relational ruptures they have endured and enhance the felt experience of connection.