Lissa is a bilingual (English and Spanish) Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC). She earned her B.A. in Ethnic Studies from UC Berkeley, followed by an M.S. in Multicultural Community Counseling and Social Justice Education from San Diego State University’s Community Based Block (CBB) program. Honoring the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, she also completed a Sex Therapy Certificate through CIIS and is a Certified Full-Spectrum Doula. Lissa has experience in community colleges and group practice settings with interests in ecotherapy/nature therapy, couples/relationships, grief/life transitions, and indígena - indigenous approaches to health and wellbeing. She views therapy as a sacred journey of remembering, uncovering, and returning home to who you truly are. She considers it a blessing and a privilege to walk alongside students in their journey.

CA License: APCC 11810