Lisa Wascher

My communication style

My first concern is to approach you individually with no agenda and with unconditional positive regard. I hope you feel accepted and heard. I encourage you to develop self-compassion and a sense of humor that will help when we touch on difficult topics or when you're challenged to self-reflect for growth.

My journey to mental healthcare

What makes people think and behave in certain ways has always fascinated me. Having gone through significant traumas and losses and being able to learn and grow through challenges has taught me to keep putting one foot in front of the other with self-compassion. I feel it's a calling to help others heal from their traumas or losses.

My goals for you

Goal setting is not rigid but is outlined for clarity after two to three sessions. It takes time to get to know what you need and want in life and what ideas resonate with you to achieve the goals you choose. A general idea of issues can be identified in the first session, but goals can be adjusted along the way as needed.

Our first session

We start with reassurance of confidentiality and then discuss what brings you to counseling, how that's affecting you currently, any history with prior counseling or treatment, and what you'd like to focus on generally. If we have time, we can go more into your history of the issue and any pertinent family information.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White
• Christian