Lisa DiGiovanni
Portland,ME
Summary
Dedicated mental health therapist with expertise in client-centered approaches and collaboration. Passionate about helping clients recognize and understand the mind-body connection, to create space for healing, and to live within resilience. Creating supportive therapeutic relationships that empower clients through empathy, active listening, and communication, while fostering and promoting positive mental health wellness.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Therapist, LCSW/Business Owner
Renew Counseling Center, LLC
Portland, Maine
09.2019 - Current
- Offering individual therapy sessions alongside family systems therapy, group therapy, and therapeutic workshops focused on trauma, meditation, and parental education for diverse client populations.
- Specializations: trauma-based therapy, therapeutic healing arts, intimate partner violence, parent education/support, women's life experiences, and cultural competency.
- Developed treatment plans tailored to client needs and goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to address mental health challenges.
- Implemented crisis intervention techniques during emergencies.
- Educated clients on coping strategies and mental wellness resources.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development and training workshops.
- Conducted assessments to diagnose mental illness, develop treatment plans and monitor progress.
- Counseled patients on stress management techniques such as relaxation exercises, mindfulness meditation, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
- Worked closely with parents and teachers to implement consistent behavior therapy techniques at home and school.
- Assessed family dynamics and relationships that may be impacting a patient's mental health condition.
- Applied cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and humanistic therapy techniques to promote mental health and well-being.
- Offered teletherapy services to expand access to mental health care for remote or underserved populations.
- Managed daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and client satisfaction.
- Oversaw financial planning and budgeting to maintain profitability and growth.
- Implemented marketing campaigns to increase awareness of products and services.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
School Based Clinician
Sweetser
Brunswick, Maine
07.2017 - 09.2019
- Delivered individual and group therapy for children and families in school, home, and community settings.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to develop intervention plans for students.
- Educated families about mental health resources and available support services.
- Utilized evidence-based techniques to enhance students' coping skills and resilience.
- Conducted home visits when necessary to assess family dynamics or provide additional support for clients outside of the school environment.
- Identified community resources available to students and families who need additional support beyond what can be provided within the school setting.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, and psychotherapy for students and families.
- Served as liaison between program and families, facilitating connections with school staff.
- Participated in program development while maintaining accurate clinical records.
- Completed training in play therapy to enhance therapeutic techniques.
Education
Master of Science - Master of Social WorkMaster of Social Work
University of New England School of Social Work,
Portland, ME12-2016
Skills
- Trauma-based therapy
- Crisis intervention
- Evidence-based practices
- Treatment planning
- Mental health assessment
- Community resource identification
- Teletherapy implementation
- Cultural competency
Trained in many innovative therapies that can meet your specific needs, therapeutic modalities offered are
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Suicide Prevention (CBT-SP)
- Attachment Regulation Competency Therapy (ARC)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Intimate Partner Violence Therapy (IPV)
- Trauma Sensitive Yoga Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Mindful-based Stress Reduction Therapy
- Compassion based therapy (C-CBT)
- Personality disorders course: advanced diagnosis, treatment, and management
- certified yoga instructor,rys200
Affiliations
- Hiking, kayaking, camping, travel, yoga, mindful meditation, painting, music, cooking, walking the dog, spending time outdoors at the beach or woods and watching sunsets, spending time with my children.
Affiliations/Volunteer work
National Association of Social Workers
American Psychological Association
The Trauma Center, MA
Main Resilience Building Network
Vice President/board member, Non profit organization, Women United Around the World
Founder/President, Non profit organization, Kids Against Child Abuse
Languages
English
Professional
Websites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist, LCSW/Business Owner
Renew Counseling Center, LLC
09.2019 - Current
School Based Clinician
Sweetser
07.2017 - 09.2019
Master of Science - Master of Social WorkMaster of Social Work
University of New England School of Social Work,
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