Lisa Samuels
Lisa Samuels, MA, LPC-Associate

Lisa Samuels provides a warm, non-judgmental, and safe space for clients. She believes that all people have the power to grow and change and that making the choice to come to therapy is a bold and brave one. Her goal is to be a partner in therapeutic relationships with her clients to support their process of development and exploration.

Lisa follows a Person-Centered approach while viewing individuals, couples, and experiences through a relational and attachment-focused lens. She believes that people develop their behaviors, wants, and needs from the connections made throughout their lives. Lisa also utilizes Solution-Focused techniques to help her clients take action as part of reaching their therapeutic goals.

Lisa works with various types of clients and presenting concerns. Some areas of interest and research include non-monogamy, desire discrepancy, asexuality, and aromanticism. She has experience using trauma-informed approaches with individuals and couples who have experienced trauma through sexual harm from her time with the Respark Foundation. Prior to working in the counseling field, Lisa worked with Neuro-diverse individuals for over a decade. She holds a firm belief that all people should be able to acknowledge and appreciate their sexuality in whatever way they find meaningful and enjoys working with all people at various stages of life.

Lisa Samuels, MA, LPC-Associate, is a therapist providing client care in Texas, supervised by Heather McPherson, MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST. She is part of the Sexual Health Alliance certification program on her way to earning certification as a Sex Therapist.

2025 PSB Badge (1)

Investment: $150.00

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Therapy Style and Approach: 

Lisa follows a Person-Centered approach while viewing individuals, couples, and experiences through a relational and attachment-focused lens. She believes that people develop their behaviors, wants, and needs from the connections made throughout their lives. Lisa also utilizes Solution-Focused techniques to help her clients take action as part of reaching their therapeutic goals.

Some Issues Lisa is Passionate about:

  • Sex-positive sex education
  • Sex and porn addiction
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Sensate Focus

Education Details:

  • Sex Therapy Certification Program - Sexual Health Alliance, in progress
  • Master of Arts in Professional Counseling - Clinical Mental Health – Texas State University, 2021
  • Bachelor of Science in Applied Learning and Development– University of Texas at Austin, 2009

Trainings/Workshops/Conferences Lisa has Attended:

  • Sexual Health Alliance Inner Circle Member, 2021
  • PESI Telehealth for Mental Health Professionals, 2020
  • Advanced Mental Health Training Institute Sex Summit, 2020Sex, Cannabis and Other Psychedelics with Ashley Manta, Nicoletta Heidegger 2022

     

Personal Interests, Hobbies and Some Fun Facts:

  • Baking and cooking
  • Spending time with family and friends
  • Trying new restaurants
  • Reading romantic “beach reads”
  • Indoor cycling

Role Model:

  • Dr. Emily Nagoski for her sex-positive approach to female sexuality and exploration
  • Dr. Ian Kerner for his directive commentary about pleasure for all
  • Jessica Kern for her coverage of the intersectionality of attachment, trauma, and consensual nonmonogamy

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