Lisa Shouldice Pychotherapy Clinic (She/Her)
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCP
Online in
Ontario (Online Only)
Our team provides compassionate support for people who have experienced sexual, physical, and emotional abuse or assault, as well as other relational trauma and mental health concerns. We’re committed to cultural diversity and inclusivity, with a special focus on the LGBTQQIPSAA community. We help address challenges stemming from these experiences and related symptoms, including learned coping mechanisms that no longer work for you and your partner(s) and loved ones. Our focus includes managing complex family dynamics and alleviating trauma-related symptoms like bodily sensations, nightmares, anxiety, depression, and sexual dissatisfaction. We also support those dealing with addiction, unhealthy eating habits, relationship concerns, and possible or diagnosed personality disorders. We’re an experienced, specialized, and trusted team with over 50 years of combined expertise. We offer a range of therapeutic approaches, ensuring you find the right path to healing. Our culturally diverse team provides informed services with a special focus on the LGBTQIA+ community. We support you and your entire family, including your chosen family.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult
Demographic Expertise: Black / African American, LGBTQ+, Native American, Women clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Behavioral Therapy Uses learning techniques like reinforcement and practice to change unwanted behaviors. It is often applied to phobias, anxiety, and habits.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Builds skills in self-kindness and compassion toward others. It is especially helpful for people who struggle with shame or self-criticism.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Eclectic Therapy Draws from different therapeutic methods based on what fits each client best. It is flexible and personalized rather than following one single model.
- 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.
- 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.
- Multicultural Therapy Acknowledges the role of culture, race, and identity in mental health. It values diversity and adapts treatment to each person’s background.
- Play Therapy Uses toys, games, and creative play to help children express emotions. It is especially useful when children can’t fully verbalize their feelings.
- Psychoanalytic Therapy Based on Freud’s theories, it explores unconscious conflicts and past experiences. It seeks to bring hidden issues into awareness.
- Psychoeducational Therapy Provides education and coping tools about mental health conditions. It empowers clients with knowledge and practical skills.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
- Sandplay Therapy Uses sand trays and miniature figures to allow symbolic expression. It is especially helpful for children and trauma survivors.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
Approach Description: Emotion-focused, Solutions-focused, Family Systems, Cognitive-Behviouiral Mindfulness, Trauma-focused
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $170-$200
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- Spaces are limited but please enquire.
- Accepts Insurance
- Direct Deposit
Education & Credentials
Lisa Shouldice Pychotherapy Clinic MA, RP, CCP
- Female
- License # 001752
- Licensed in Ontario
- Practicing Since 2004
Education: Masters Degrees in Psychology/Counselling and Social Work.
Lisa Shouldice Pychotherapy Clinic Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of Ontario
- Online Therapy Details: Owl Medical System
• Are you struggling to understand your emotions or feeling overwhelmed?
• Do you find it difficult to connect with others or maintain healthy relationships because of unresolved feelings?
• Are you hoping to build self-insight and emotional awareness to mitigate mental health symptoms and get the life you want?
Desiree provides therapy for a range of adult mental health concerns to individuals, couples and families. She loves connecting with clients using a variety of therapeutic modalities and at a pace that is unique to you. Desiree is a BIPOC woman and mother with a deeper understanding of the complexities of others with similar experiences. Desiree has a special interest in trauma and grief.
Hillary will work together to clarify your values, navigate areas of conflict or tension in your life, and cope with intense emotions. Hillary is part of the Queer community, a mother and has a partner that identifies as non-binary. She loves supporting other members of the community.
Hillary has a passion for working with people who have experienced intimate partner violence.
Lisa specializes in trauma and has over 20 years of experience, 11 in private practice. Lisa identifies as a cisgender lesbian and works extensively within the LGBTQIA+ community. Lisa is able to offer an approach that is deeply rooted in spirituality, and she’s committed to honouring the spiritual and cultural aspects of her client’s lives in their treatment plans. Lisa prioritizes providing high-quality, client-centred care to meet your goals.
Specializations:
• Trauma Therapy and related concerns from a past history of sexual, physical and emotional/psychological abuse
• Post traumatic stress symptoms (PTSD)
• Personality Disorders and related mental health struggles
• Sandtray/Play Therapy
• Lesbian Gay LGBTQ Couple/Marriage and Family Counselling
• Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Two-Spirit LGBTQIA2S+ Therapy
• Multi-cultural Therapy, specifically Aboriginal and Middle Eastern cultures
Therapeutic Services we also offer:
• Heterosexual Therapy, Couple and Family Counselling
• Depression/Anxiety Therapy
• Therapy for Life transitions
• Therapy for Grief/Bereavement
• Lesbian Gay LGBTQIA2S+ Sexual Identity, Orientation & Gender Identity Challenges
• Online Video and Phone/telecounselling counselling services.