Embodied Heart Mind
Lissa is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, psychotherapist, somatic facilitator (mindfulness, yoga, qigong, embodied play, etc.) and meditation teacher. Lissa specializes in anxiety, depression, mood, shame, grief, neurodiversity, difficulties with life transitions, trauma, and navigating chronic pain and chronic conditions.
Lissa works collaboratively with each client to find a supportive approach, and may incorporate the following into sessions: medication management (utilizing the lowest medication dose possible), mindfulness meditation, dharma principles, expressive arts practices, compassion-focused interventions, and somatic-based interventions including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Somatic Experiencing and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.
Developing a positive therapeutic relationship with clients is very important. It is Lissa’s goal to provide a non-judgmental, compassionate approach that allows clients to feel safe. Lissa provides inclusive, culturally responsive, and justice-oriented therapeutic approaches.
All are welcome including those who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), queer, ace, trans, gender expansive, and non-binary. Those who are disabled or still coviding are welcome. Empaths, artists, and highly sensitive people are welcome. Come as you are.
Specialties
Anxiety Bias and Discrimination Bipolar Disorder Body Image Career Concerns Caregiver Support Chronic Medical Condition Chronic Pain College adjustment Cultural Adjustment Depression Diet and Nutrition Emotional Regulation Existential Challenges / Crises Family Conflict Financial Insecurity Gender Identity Grief and Loss Identity Development Infertility Life Transitions Perfectionism Race Based Trauma Racial Identity Relationship Issues Religion or Spirituality Self-esteem Sexuality Sexual Orientation Sleep Social Anxiety Social Isolation Stress Stress from Academics Substance Abuse Suicidality Trauma & PTSDInsurance & Payment
In-Network Insurance Plans
Embodied Heart Mind is in network for the following plans:
Aetna Student Health Blue Cross Blue Shield Cigna and Evernorth Optum Oxford Princeton University Student Health Plan (SHP) UnitedHealthcarePaperwork:
I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.
Rates
| First session | $220 |
| Ongoing sessions | $145 |
Locations
Practice Hours
| Monday | 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | -- |
| Sunday | -- |
Treatment Approaches
Anti-Oppressive Lens Attachment-based Body positivity Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Compassion Focused Culturally Sensitive EMDR Experiential Therapy Expressive Arts Health at Every Size Holistic Integrative Medication Management Meditation Mind-Body Mindfulness Multicultural Qigong Somatic Strength-Based Supportive Trauma Focused Trauma-Sensitive Yoga YogaModalities
IndividualsAge Groups
Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)Communities
Activists Artists First-Gen Immigrants Indigenous Peoples LGBQ+ Neurodiverse People of Color People with Disabilities Polyamorous Trans non-binary gender fluid VeganismMeeting Options
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 10
- License(s): NJ-26NJ00627000
More About Me
- Languages Spoken: English
- Race(s): Black or African American
- Gender(s): Genderqueer
- Sexual Orientation(s): Queer
- Religion(s): Buddhist