Lisa Karasick

About Lisa Karasick

Psychologist, RPsych, MSc, BA, HMICP

Experience
Having provided comprehensive psycho-educational and neurodevelopmental assessments, clinical evaluations, and psychotherapy in both non-profit and private practice, I have gained considerable experience in a range of environments for a variety of clientele. This range of generalized practice has enabled me to focus and gain further expertise in areas of interest to me which include providing psychotherapy to adolescents and adults experiencing mood, personality, impulse control and trauma-related disorders, chronic pain management, as well as adverse life events and everyday stress management and coping.

Approach
My graduate education focused heavily on both the research and practical side of therapy embedding the importance of working from a scholar-practitioner model which I have continued to utilize in my practice. Although I primarily work from a cognitive behavioral approach, I ensure I tailor my assessment, treatment planning, and implementation to the client’s unique needs and personality. A dedication to comprehensive care and evidence-based treatment is central to my practice as building a strong therapeutic alliance and using a client-centered, evidence-based approach is integral to positive and long-term progress.
I know it can be difficult to reach out for therapy. Most people find the first contact to be the hardest part, and are surprised to find how comfortable they become almost immediately. Please contact me to learn more about how I can help you achieve lasting recovery, growth, and progress.
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Qualifications

  • 7 Years In Practice
  • College of Alberta Psychologists - License: #5086
  • Psychologists' Association of Alberta #1245
  • Suicide Intervention Training - ASIST
  • Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy - CBT Training
  • Calgary Communities Against Sexual Assault - CCASA Training
  • HeartMath Certified Practitioner - #RPQCS1lvAa

Treatment Approach

  • Acceptance & Commitment (ACT)
  • Biofeedback
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy

Specialties

  • Depression - Major (MDD), Persistent (Dysthymia), Premenstrual (PMDD), Seasonal Affective (SAD)
  • Mood Regulation - Bipolar I and II, Cyclothymia
  • Anxiety - Generalized (GAD), Social, Phobias, Panic Disorder
  • Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders - Acute Stress, Adjustment, Posttraumatic (PTSD)
  • Motor Vehicle Accident and Personal Injury
  • Chronic Pain -  Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Headache/Migraine, Post-injury and/or surgery, Musculoskeletal, Visceral Pain, Neuropathy

We Can Help With

No Matter What You Are Struggling With We Can Help
Anger Management
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Child
Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Dual Diagnosis
Emotional Disturbance
Life Transitions
Men's Issues
Relationship Issues
Self-Harming
Sleep & Insomnia
Stress & Depression
Suicidal Ideation
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Personality Disorders
Weight Loss
Women's Issues
LGBTQ+
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