Lisa Dreher, LMFT-Associate
Lisa Dreher, LMFT-AssociateAssociate Therapist
Lisa is a caring professional specializing in individuals, couples, and families as a Licensed Marriage and Family Associate. She is curious and empathic, prioritizing collaboration and mutual respect in her work. Lisa enjoys empowering clients to have healthier relationship dynamics with themselves, in committed relationships, and as parents and caregivers.
Lisa holds a Masters of Counseling, with a focus in Couples and Family Therapy, from St. Edward’s University and a B.A. in Business Administration from The University of Texas at Austin. She currently trains with nationally-known couples therapist, John Howard, and considers Dr. Tori Olds and Steve Terrell influential mentors.
The work of Dan Siegel, Juliane Taylor Shore, Dr. Richard Schwartz, Bonnie Badenoch and Dr. Tina Payne Bryson inform her approach. She holds a Level 1 certification in the Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT) and completed Levels 1 & 2 in the Gottman Couples Method. In addition to her certifications in couples work, Lisa has additional trainings and certifications on developmental trauma, Internal Family System informed services by IFSCA, The Nurtured Heart Parenting Approach and the Prepare and Enrich Premarital Assessment.
Her style is positive, compassionate and non-judgmental. She provides opportunities for clients to gain insight into how past experiences affect their present day relationships. Foundational to her approach is a respect for diverse cultural, racial, religious, and ethnic backgrounds. Lisa is LGBTQ+ affirming.
In addition to her work in therapy, Lisa offers educational workshops for families and caregivers seeking to improve dynamics within their homes. As an educator, she works alongside participants as a cheerleader and coach, sharing the latest in the science of family health with a down-to-earth approach.
When she is not supporting clients or teaching, Lisa enjoys cooking for friends and family or curling up with a cup of tea and great book. She enjoys writing poetry and is currently setting her sights on learning to draw. She loves time in nature and is frequently on her bike or visiting one of Austin’s many swimming holes.
Lisa is a LMFT-Associate supervised by John Howard, LMFT-S, LPC-S.
Specialties:
• Personal growth, identity exploration, & life transitions
• Parenting & misbehavior in school aged and special needs children
• Romantic & family relationships
• Authentic expression & relating
• Spirituality
• Emotional health
• Trauma
• Grief
• Anxiety/Depression
Professional Affiliations:
• Austin IN (Interpersonal Neurobiology) Connection
• Austin Group Psychotherapy Society (AGPS)
• Texas Counseling Association (TCA)
• American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
Lisa Dreher, LMFT-Associate
Supervised by John Howard, LMFT-S License #201852
4407 Bee Caves Rd, Ste 422, West Lake Hills, TX, 78746
