You may be feeling disconnected from yourself or others, struggling with healthy boundaries, or wanting a deeper sense of self-understanding. Repeating patterns in relationships, or the ongoing impact of (C-PTSD) childhood trauma, relationship or family dysfunction, addiction, PTSD & accumulative occupational trauma exposure can feel overwhelming, confusing, & exhausting.
I offer a safe, compassionate space to explore your story, reconnect to your sense of self, & work towards emotional processing. Together, we can make sense of your experiences, support your nervous system, cultivate self-compassion and create meaningful shifts.
Together, we will focus on emotional organization, acceptance, and integration, empowering you to embrace self-compassion, cultivate acceptance, and foster empowerment. My goal is to help you increase emotional awareness and make conscious, positive changes that align with your authentic sense of self.
I invite you to explore your inner world in a space that values your unique experiences, your growth, and your emotional well-being.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: LGBTQ+, Men, Military / Veterans, Persons with Disabilities, Women clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Experiential Therapy Involves hands-on activities to bring emotions into the present moment. It helps clients process feelings more deeply than through conversation alone.
- Family Systems Therapy Looks at problems within the context of the family as a whole. It aims to improve communication and balance in family relationships.
- Integrative Therapy Combines techniques from multiple approaches into a customized plan. It adapts to each client’s unique situation and needs.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Intersubjective Therapy Explores the shared emotional experience between therapist and client. It emphasizes connection and mutual understanding.
- Jungian Therapy Draws on Carl Jung’s ideas about archetypes, dreams, and the collective unconscious. It helps people explore deeper layers of meaning.
- Narrative Therapy Encourages people to view problems as separate from themselves and reframe their life story. It helps build resilience and self-identity.
- Object Relations Therapy Focuses on how early caregiver relationships shape current relationships. It aims to improve patterns of attachment and trust.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
- Self Psychology Explores the development of self-esteem and identity. It emphasizes the importance of empathy in healing.
Approach Description: My approach is trauma-informed & grounded in respect for your inner knowing, honouring your nervous system & understanding your protective patterns. In honest reflection we begin to understand internalized patterns, heal emotional wounds, and foster change in emotional self-awareness, self-compassion, and healthy boundaries. I believe that by viewing emotional triggers with compassion, we create the opportunity to reframe old habits and consciously choose the changes that support your growth and the growth of your relationships. If you're ready to explore therapy for trauma or relationships, I welcome the opportunity to connect.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee 150-175
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
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- Accepts Insurance
- Detailed receipts will be provided
Education & Credentials
Lisa O'Donovan RP
- Female
- License # CRPO# 15820
- Licensed in ONTARIO
- Practicing Since 2022
Education: OPC Diploma of Psychotherapy, Psychodynamic Therapy /
Relational Trauma Repair - Sociometrics /
Trauma Exposed Professionals /
Complex Trauma Professional /
IFS-Informed /
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist (EFCT)
Lisa O'Donovan Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Burlington, ON L7N 3M6 and Burlington, ON
- Available Online for residents of Ontario
- Online Therapy Details: Virtual Sessions through Jane
Psychodynamic therapy is a depth based, relational approach to understanding how your . experiences shape how you feel, think, & relate today. We explore internal patterns, relational wounds, & long-standing defences. This can foster deep emotional understanding & healing, helping build more secure, fulfilling relationships with yourself, others and the world.
I work with adults, older adults, couples, families, first responders, trauma exposed professionals, and those navigating complex trauma processing, emotional disconnection, infidelity, complex family of origin dynamics, and individuals ready to explore, process, and make meaningful shifts. Whether you're struggling with relational dynamics or seeking to process past experiences, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to work through the challenges you face.
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