Lisa Young, LCSW, CAC II, CRNC II
While I’ve been in the field of mental health recovery for 21 years, I began this journey of specializing in trauma resolution 14 years ago. I learned that talk therapy could only get people so far, despite their courage and desire to go further with their healing.
I trained in Peter Levine’s Somatic Experiencing trauma work with additional training in eating disorders, sexual trauma, and attachment. I then trained in Richard Schwartz's Internal Family Systems model.
In 2016, I began my studies in Mental Health Nutrition. My clients and I can explore the biochemical underpinnings of symptoms they are experiencing using this approach. With Mental Health Nutrition, we can assess and treat many symptoms of post-traumatic injury or imbalance through diet, supplements or amino acid therapy.
I love how these three models, combined, work with the wisdom of the body and mind to focus on helping our resilience emerge. We will look not just at the symptoms, but at your overall health.
In my practice, I am passionate about bringing forth the most integrative care possible for you. This means that in addition to the body-mind-spirit work that we will do, I collaborate with other practitioners from acupuncture, neurofeedback, functional medicine, and trauma-informed body work to help build your healing network.
Phone
(720) 891-9353
Location
3343 W. 38th Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80211
Tu-Fr 9am - 5pm
Philosophy
Each of us works from an intelligent natural design for health, survival and healing. I help people who have experienced trauma understand and work with their symptoms, rather than against them. The symptoms that bring you into therapy are part of the wisdom that moves within you to allow your healing. This is your system's way of calling out to you to move toward greater health. This is how we move from simply coping with our lives to fully living them.
Because our recovery is unique to us as individuals, it requires an integrative approach. This means working physiologically, emotionally, mentally, socially and spiritually with the experiences you've had.
As a body-centered therapist, I work with the nervous system to help you achieve a sense of equilibrium and to restore your relationship with your internal warning system and health. This is the most direct and clear pathway to understanding both the imprint your experiences have left on you and how to regulate and heal yourself from within.
From there we get to work with the mental and emotional forces underneath those physiological cues. These adaptive forces of the mind simultaneously keep us from being in touch with the painful or traumatic events and keep us from our vitality and core sense of Self.
So we will look at some of the following questions: How is your relationship with sleep? Do you feel you have unpredictable mood swings? How is your nutrition? Do you struggle to set boundaries in relationships or stand up for yourself? Do you live with chronic pain with little explanation? How much energy do you feel you have for your life? Do others describe you in ways that don't feel true to You?
I know that we can heal from trauma. I’ve experienced it and have seen it with my clients. I believe it occurs when we can change our relationship with the traumatic experience and that is my focus for our work.
I work from a place of curiosity and great respect for the resilience and courage that brings you in . You can expect to be treated with respect, integrity, and compassion.
Reach out.
I’m here for you right now.
Rates
In order to make therapy affordable, a fee-reduction of services is available based on need.
Individual sessions are $180 per 60 minute hour.
Insurance
Lisa is a provider with Medicaid - Access Behavioral Care and CCHA.
Lisa is not an in-network provider for other insurance companies, however, please check with your insurance company to see if they will reimburse for out of network providers. I can provide a Super Bill for your insurance company.
Reset + Relief Program
Mental Health Nutrition
Mind-Body Nutrition Phases: Symptomatic, Shifting, Balanced
Suffering from a symptomatic body?
If you’re feeling a lack of joy, poor concentration, tension, or dozens of other symptoms (fatigue, overwhelm, burnout), this may be due to a number of factors. Mental health nutrition designed to support your emotional health can help.
Find micro-steps to shift your state
Amino acid therapy, sleep hygiene, strategic diet adjustments, and lifestyle medicine coaching can help. We will also look at blood sugar stability, gut function and absorption.
Shift to a more supported state.
Restore balance to your life
Offered year-round, this nutrition program supports emotional health and the physical body. It is designed to offer relief from common mental health symptoms. Transition your body and mind. Go from suffering to thriving.
““I highly recommend Lisa’s rest program.
My blood sugar has stabilized and my moods are much better regulated. My whole family has noticed the difference.”
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RESILIENT RESPONDER PROGRAM
Where Emergency Responders Decompress + Increase Resilience
Critical incidents take a toll
Working for any responder agency carries unique stressors. Chronic exposure to emergency events affects the emotional health of dispatch, law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedics, healthcare providers, military veterans, and volunteers. Responders need care, guidance and a place to unload their burdens. To decompress.
Growing up the daughter of a military veteran inspired me to become a trauma therapist and later specialize in emergency response. I’ve worked in the field for 21 years; 14 dedicated to trauma therapy.
IT TAKES STRENGTH TO ASK FOR HELP
For emergency responders, I offer wellness services, training, and greater peace of mind. The nature of emergency response work can create heavy burdens. If left unresolved, the hidden load of past burdens may impact our lives and relationships with family, friends, and coworkers. You handle a lot–-you may not even realize how much–-but you don’t have to hold everything yourself.
I’m here for whatever you need to share–-hard memories, deep fears, dark humor, sleepless nights, fatigue, guilt. Like you, I'm not afraid to show up and help, no matter how sad, gruesome, or extreme the experience.
IT’S OKAY TO CALL FOR BACKUP
You run toward the crisis. You’ve earned the right to reflect and be supported after any event. When you’re feeling isolated, burnt out, or just want someone to help you work through a rough patch, this is the moment to engage. Even the toughest, fastest-moving performers need safe spaces to debrief, share impact, and experience peace.
Offerings for Public Service Agencies
In Partnership with Foundation 1023 and Revital
Somatic Therapy and Group Work
Individual Therapy: Counseling for responders
Chief-to-Chief Program: Colorado Fire Chief Comprehensive Support Program
Chief Officer Group(s): Cross-sector leadership support (ex: battalion chiefs, commanders, and chief medical officers)
Crisis Debriefs (Non-Operational)
Psychological support after community-wide events
Presentations
Need tips, tools, or “life hacks” specifically for responders? Invite me to speak at your agency’s next training event.
Resilience Series Presentation Topics:
Reset + Relief: Mental Health Nutrition for Resilience
Hacking the Nervous System for Greater Resilience
Better Boundaries: Practices for Peer Supporters - L1, L2
Emotional Fitness Routines
Peaceful Sleep Routines
“Great presentation, please ensure you have multiple Lisa’s available to [agencies].” ”
Contact Lisa
You are welcome to contact Lisa via the contact form below or by phone at (720) 891-9353
Office
Lisa Young LCSW, CAC II, CRNC II
3433 W. 38th Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80211