Lisa Ardovini, LMHC

Lisa is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years of experience working in community-based and outpatient settings with individuals from diverse backgrounds. She brings a compassionate, empathetic approach to helping clients improve their mental health, with a focus on anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, and family-related challenges.

Lisa works with adults across the lifespan and has experience supporting individuals at many stages of life, including those navigating relationship struggles, managing a variety of mental health challenges, coping with grief and loss, and working to recover from past trauma. She has a strong interest in working with older adults, particularly those age 60 and older, helping them navigate the emotional impact of aging, chronic illness, and changes in independence and identity. Lisa works closely with the Parkinson’s community and understands the unique psychological and emotional challenges associated with neurological conditions. In addition, she provides support to caregivers, helping them manage stress, burnout, and the complex emotions that often accompany caregiving roles.

Her clinical approach is person-centered and trauma-informed, integrating evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Lisa is also trained in EMDR and works with individuals to process trauma and reduce symptoms of PTSD.

Lisa holds a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from St. Bonaventure University and an Advanced Certificate in Mental Health Counseling from the University at Buffalo.
Lisa understands that entering therapy is an important and often difficult first step. She is committed to providing a safe, supportive space where clients can process their experiences, build effective coping strategies, and move toward a greater sense of well-being and quality of life.