Hi! I’m Lisa Perlock, MA, LPCC, CCTP
She | Her | Hers
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). I earned my Master’s in Clinical Counseling from Argosy University. Over the last 20+ years, I have dedicated my career to providing comprehensive care to children, adolescents, adults and families.
My professional journey has taken me across a variety of clinical settings, service levels and demographics. I have spent a majority of my clinical experience focused on child development, diagnostic nuances, and learning theories. However, in the last decade, I have pursued advanced clinical training and certifications to better understand the cost of trauma and its impact on our nervous systems, as well as learning specific modalities to help release what may be stuck, that hinder our ability to move forward in a meaningful way.
I am deeply committed to learning and finding new ways to support those I meet. I provide collaborative and transparent care, with the intent to make sure you feel seen and heard throughout this process. It would be an honor to meet you.
My favorite part of this work
My favorite part of this work is when we can bring a little laughter and levity into this space. This work can be challenging, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun too–says the therapist! Through the use of metaphors and analogies, we can be creative and use our imagination to help find new meanings and space for all our parts to exist in a light-hearted way. So no matter what comes up, there is room for all, the light and the heavy.
Speaking of my clients
In particular, I specialize in working with individuals, who:
Ages 5+ and up.
Anxiety, Depression and Life transitions
Developmental and Intergenerational Trauma.
PTSD, Acute Trauma and single-isolated events.
Neurodiversity: including ADHD, Autism, learning differences, and twice-exceptional children (2e).
I have a special interest in:
Supporting children and teens.
EMDR, ART, somatic interventions and other modalities that help us move forward with life in a different way.
Trauma-aware and culturally responsive approaches to healing.
The mind-body connection and how the nervous system holds stress and memories.
I am passionate about:
Inspiring emotional growth and resilience.
Being collaborative and transparent.
Staying curious and continuously seeking out new information through a genuine love of learning that never quite turns off.
Mentoring and supporting the next generation of mental health professionals.
On Personal Note
I am a transnational, transracial Korean adoptee, who grew up in the suburbs of the Twin Cities. This lived experience is shaping me in ways I am still discovering. It’s given me an early and intimate understanding of what it means to feel different and what it means to “belong.” This understanding lives at the heart of everything I do, because within us is a story that deserves to be held, honored, and heard. And no matter, what or where you “came from,” you matter and are loved.
And on the lighter side, when I am not cheering on my kids or working on my next professional endeavor, I’m probably reading a new book or seriously contemplating if I should take the first step with my sourdough starter!
Professional Experiences, Certifications, & Affiliations
Professional Affiliations:
International Society of Acceleration Resolution Therapy (IS-ART)
EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
MN Counseling Association
Certified Master ART Professional
Previous Professional Roles:
Board Approved Supervisor for the MN Board of Behavioral Health & Therapy
Children’s Therapeutic Supports & Service (CTSS) Provider
Program Development at St. David’s Child and Family Services
Supervisor at several Intensive Day Treatment Programs
Research Assistant at Gustavus Adolphus College and the U of MN-Twin Cities, Institute of Child Development
Therapeutic Approaches/Perspectives:
EMDR
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
Somatic Iventions
Polyvagal Theory
Memory Reconsolidation & Experiential Processing Modalities
Trauma-Focused CBT
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy & Mindfulness approaches
Play-based and expressive interventions for children
Ready to Collaborate?
Thanks for taking the time to read this and get to know me! I hope I have the opportunity to also meet and work with you!
Please connect with me to schedule your first appointment or a complimentary initial phone consultation.
