Lissa Edmond, PMHNP
Lissa (she/they) is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) as well as a certified yoga, qigong, and meditation teacher. Lissa provides psychiatric evaluation, psychopharmacology, and body-centered and mindfulness-based psychotherapy to those who are aged 15 and older. Lissa works collaboratively with each client to find a supportive holistic and integrative approach. Lissa specializes in treating anxiety, depression, mood, shame, grief, difficulties with life transitions and interpersonal challenges, and trauma including complex, race-based, and intergenerational trauma. Lissa is trained in the following modalities: Indigenous Focusing-Oriented Therapy (IFOT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Somatic Experiencing, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, integrative medicine approaches, and medication management (utilizing the lowest medication dose possible).
Developing a positive therapeutic relationship with clients is very important. It is Lissa’s goal to provide a non-judgmental, compassionate, and affirming approach that allows clients to feel safe. All are welcome, including those identifying as BIPOC and LGBTQIA+. Those who are empaths, artists, and highly sensitive are welcome. Come as you are.