Lisa Jellison, M.A., LMFT

A little about me…Until 2018, I had a full time private practice in Northern California. It was in 2016 that I decided I had a deep desire to travel, explore the world, and learn about culture. My limiting belief was that I wouldn’t be able to accomplish this dream, and that I was destined to stay where I was at (in my business, relationships, and home that I owned). After 2 years and a lot of googling, I decided I was taking the leap no matter what the cost. I decided that taking the risk was worth more than NOT taking the risk. That the worst thing that would happen would be that I didn’t like traveling and I would come back and start my in-person business again. In the year that followed, I closed my in-person private practice, moved my practice online, sold most of my things, and prepared to become a permanent traveler. I now KNOW it was the best decision I could have made.

I have noticed in working with my own clients that they all have dreams that they are holding back, much like myself for those two years. Except, some of them have been holding back for much longer. Some of these are making them miserable. I do KNOW life is not meant to be lived feeling this way.

My own journey of overcoming fear, breaking free from limiting beliefs, and embracing change has deeply inspired me to help others do the same. It has fueled my passion to guide others in breaking free from the limiting beliefs, anxiety, depression, or trauma that holds them back from living the life they dream of. Now, I’m here to help you take that first step — to find the courage, confidence, and clarity you need to create a life you love, free from what has been keeping you stuck.

Adventure doesn’t just have to be skydiving, bungee jumping, or hiking Mount Everest. It could simply be honing in on your passion or dream and taking action, or having the courage to work through your anxiety, trauma or depression. Everybody has a little adventure inside of them…..

I grew up in Northern California and received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Minor in Human Development in 2004 from the University of California, Davis and a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from National University. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California and have had a private practice, and taught in the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology Program at the local University. I received the "Excellence in Teaching" award in 2011 and 2013, and received the "Excellence in Clinical Supervision" award in 2014 from the University.

In my over 15 years of experience, I have successfully helped people overcome anxiety, depression, and trauma. I have also worked with children’s issues, teen’s issues, life changes/adjustments, grief and loss, life transitions, family issues, couples, parenting skills, and anger management. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Triple P Parenting Program, and Gottman Couples Therapy Level 1.

I have Clinically Supervised Marriage and Family Therapy Associates so that they can count their hours towards their license. I am a Clinical member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT). I was named the local CAMFT Member of the Year in 2010. Now, I enjoy traveling, exercising, being outdoors, going to the movies, going to concerts, being with friends, spending time with my husband and my animals.