About Lisa Gabardi

You find yourself stressed or suffering. Your best attempts at solutions toward the problems are not working as you hoped. This leads to feeling overwhelmed and discouraged. What you want is relief from suffering, strength to overcome adversity and challenges, and understanding and support.

That’s where I come in! In a safe and confidential space, I can help you take action and turn your vision for your best self and best life into reality. I can help you evaluate options, harness strengths and resources, and identify the first small, do-able actions you can take successfully. Because I believe that consistent, small efforts and actions add up to BIG results, creating the change you want for yourself and your life.

I am a licensed psychologist with over 30 years experience helping people transform stuck and suffering into clarity, strength, and empowered action. My approach is:

practical – collaborating with you to create specific and actionable goals using strategies that are informed by research and years of clinical experience, and creatively tailored to your specific circumstances and temperament.

compassionate – offering understanding and support to explore feelings, experiment with new perspectives about yourself, others, and your circumstances, and take risks toward effective change. Because when you are understood, safe, and supported, you can flourish.

guidance – professional knowledge and experience in a straightforward and down to earth style, with patience and good humor, so that we might build a partnership in working on your goals.

towards – the building blocks that help you navigate life effectively and well… personal well-being, resilience during tough times, and healthy, satisfying relationships.

Because sometimes you need support during suffering, belief in your strengths and potential, and guidance on your journey….the journey towards clarity, confidence, calm, and connection.

If this sounds like what you need, contact me for an initial consultation.

Educational Background

• Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, Colorado State University
• Masters in Counseling Psychology, Colorado State University
• BA with Distinction in Psychology, University of Delaware Honors Program

Professional Memberships

• Division 42 of the American Psychological Association, The Community for Psychologists in Independent Practice
• Oregon Psychological Association
• Oregon Mediation Association
• Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
• International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
• Oregon Association of Collaborative Professionals