Lisa Holahan, LMHC, CAIP

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When life feels overwhelming or your relationship needs a tune-up, Lisa brings both professional expertise and genuine warmth, often with a touch of humor, to help you navigate your most challenging moments. With her unique combination of trauma expertise and attachment-based approach, Lisa has built a reputation for creating safe spaces where clients feel truly seen, heard, and valued, knowing they have a compassionate guide who understands that healing happens through authentic human connection.

Training & Background: 

● Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Certified Anxiety Informed Professional (CAIP) 

● Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with Marriage and Family Therapy concentration

● EMDR trained therapist specializing in trauma treatment 

● Attachment-based and humanistic therapeutic approach

Specialty Areas: 

● Individual therapy for adults and young adults 

● Couples therapy and relationship issues

● EMDR trauma treatment and processing 

● Anxiety disorders, depression, grief, and difficulties with life stages

Lisa's passion lies in helping individuals and couples create the authentic, connected lives they deeply desire. She understands that whether you're a young adult navigating major life transitions or a couple struggling to reconnect, the foundation of healing lies in secure attachment and genuine human understanding. Her approach recognizes that laughter and lightness can coexist with deep therapeutic work, creating an environment where clients feel safe to explore their most vulnerable experiences while discovering their inherent strength and resilience.

Therapeutic Approach: 

● EMDR therapy for trauma processing and healing 

● Attachment-based therapy focusing on relational patterns 

● Humanistic approach honoring your unique experience 

● Couples therapy using evidence-based relationship interventions 

● Therapeutic humor and authentic connection as healing tools

Lisa has an extraordinary gift for helping clients understand how their past experiences shape their present relationships, while providing practical tools for creating the future they want. Her EMDR training allows her to offer specialized trauma treatment that goes beyond traditional talk therapy, helping clients process difficult experiences in ways that create lasting change. For couples, she creates a safe space where partners can explore their deepest fears and hopes, rebuilding connection through understanding and compassion.

What truly sets Lisa apart is her ability to bring both clinical expertise and genuine human warmth to every session. Her background in crisis intervention has taught her how to hold space for intense emotions while maintaining hope and stability. Whether you are working through individual challenges or navigating relationship difficulties, Lisa's combination of professional skill and authentic presence not only helps clients feel genuinely understood but also empowers them to create meaningful change.

Available exclusively via telehealth, Lisa ensures that her unique blend of clinical expertise, trauma specialization, and warm humanity reaches you wherever you are. Telehealth allows you to connect in a secure and private online space, bringing the comfort and convenience of therapy to your own environment while helping you build the secure relationships and authentic life you've been longing for.


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