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Lisa Reidsema(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Master of Arts (MA) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
FloridaCaliforniaMassachusettsNew York
Addiction- Anxiety -Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)-Self-esteem- Trauma-Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)-

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Professional statement

Lisa Reidsema is a clinical Mental Health Counselor licensed in CA, FL, NY, RI, and MA who works with adults of all ages.

She is an experienced professional therapist and is able to treat a variety of issues including : academic stress, young adult issues, addiction, anxiety, grief, life transitions, PTSD, relationship struggles, communication, sadness, depression, self harm, self esteem and trauma. She specializes in trauma and anxiety using the therapeutic methods EMDR, CBT, Solution-Focused, and Person centered therapy.

Lisa is a Certified EMDRIA trained EMDR therapist with considerable experience and also is highly trained in addiction and holds a CAP in FL. Lisa has over a decade of working with those with addiction, complex trauma, survivors of childhood sexual assault-abuse, first responders, as well as those with single incident trauma. She worked as a therapist in inpatient treatment setting( both substance/critical care unit).

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences, including PTSD, anxiety. Trauma responses include: increased anxiety, hyper-vigilance, anger, sadness, denial, and increased substance use.


Message to clients

Most often people come to me with symptoms resulting from trauma and through a combination of modalities including EMDR, we are able to change neuro-pathways, learn and implement positive coping skills, and change unhealthy trigger responses. The results are that the brain is able to finally process and become "unstuck", allowing the nervous system to calm and heal.

I encourage balance and often recommend the use of alternative therapies (i.e., Yoga, Meditation, Acupuncture, Massage, Aromatherapy, Tai Chi, etc.) to compliment the evidenced based treatment.

My style is individualized, supportive, informative. When clients first start therapy with me, I will work to understand client's specific needs and create safe place for them to heal and grow.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 12 years

Manatee Glens Hospital, Mental Health Couselor
Mangrove Wellness Center, Mental Health Counselor
Healing Mind Space Counseling and Education, Mental Health Counselor
Day One, Mental Health Counselor

Argosy University -Sarasota, MA in Mental Health Counseling, 2012

Licensure

Florida: MH12785 - New York: 012394 - Rhode Island: MHC00905 - Massachusetts: 10564 - California: 11898

Languages

English

Specialties

Addiction - Coping with emotional discomfort and suffering; reducing or abstaining from unwanted behaviors such as unhealthy gambling or shopping

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past

Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) - Recovering from the impact of long-term, repeated traumatic events, such as emotional abuse and neglect




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Berklee College of Music Student Health Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO) (in-network in RI, MA)
  • Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island BCBS RI (in-network in RI, MA)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (in-network in RI, MA)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA PPO (in-network in RI, MA)
  • Boston College Student Health Insurance (UnitedHealthcare) (in-network in RI, MA)
  • Brown University Employee Health Insurance (BCBS RI) (in-network in RI, MA)
  • Brown University Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare) (in-network in RI, MA)
  • Harvard Student Health Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO) (in-network in RI, MA)
  • Johnson & Wales University Employee Health Insurance (BCBS RI) (in-network in RI, MA)
  • Northeastern University Student Health Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO) (in-network in RI, MA)
  • RISD Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare) (in-network in RI, MA)
  • Rhode Island School of Design Employee Health Insurance (BCBS RI) (in-network in RI, MA)
  • Roger Williams University Employee Health Insurance (BCBS RI) (in-network in RI, MA)
  • University of Rhode Island (URI) Student Insurance (United Healthcare) (in-network in RI, MA)
  • University of Rhode Island Employee Health Insurance (BCBS RI) (in-network in RI, MA)

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$180 (53min)
  • Initial session:$180 (53min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
Therapist's note

OON - With a PPO or POS insurance plan, you can likely receive some reimbursement when you see a provider out-of-network.


Client testimonials

"She was wonderful"
- Zencare client October 2022
"It was wonderful. I missed her call and dialed back 5 min later and she answered. She listened and responded in a way that makes me feel confident she can provide me with guidance."
- Zencare client August 2024

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