Hi, I’m Lisa Gianandrea (she/her)
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) offering counseling to clients in Texas and individuals worldwide. I specialize in working with teens and adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, trauma, identity, and relationship dynamics.
My clients describe me as warm and caring, nonjudgmental, and empathetic. I value authenticity & humor as a means to connect. Together we will explore what living authentically means to you and work with your strengths build a life that you’re excited about.
What it’s like to work with me
I draw from a range of evidence-based and integrative approaches to meet you where you are and support where you want to go. My work is grounded in:
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Trauma-informed and culturally sensitive
Solution-focused and strength-based techniques
Emotional literacy and values exploration
Sessions are collaborative and paced according to your needs. Whether we’re working on day-to-day coping or deepening long-term growth, I’m here to help.
Areas of Focus:
ADHD and executive functioning
Anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and burnout
Family of origin healing and boundary work
Identity exploration around gender, sexuality, and kink
Trauma recovery and post-traumatic growth
Navigating relationships, including nontraditional structures such as polyamory and ethical non-monogamy
About me
Education & Credentials:
Master of Arts in Counseling, St. Edward’s University (2020)
BA in Sociology, University of Texas at Austin (2011)
Texas license number LPC #85799
EMDR-trained
Complex trauma therapy certification
Crisis Counselling experience
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Practitioner
Level 1 Internal Family Systems trained
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy trained
Fun Facts:
I played competitive cornhole
If I wasn’t a therapist I would run an animal rescue
In my free time I enjoy being outside, doing art such as watercolour and print making, and doing handcrafts such as embroidery and crochet
My favorite movie of all time is The Wedding Singer
My favorite shows are Shrinking, Insecure, Taskmaster, and Family Guy.
My bucket list includes experiencing the northern lights and seeing Bad Bunny in concert.
Ready to schedule or have any questions?