LISA BARNWELL

It continues to be my deep joy and privilege to support and witness individuals who seek to tell their stories from so many different vantage points. Adult clients reach out because they are stuck, and need to make sense of emotional pain and suffering that can be so fundamentally tied to the past. Sometimes client stories are not just told in words, but through other channels of emotion, sensation, and shock. It is my important work as a therapist to witness and listen deeply, and also guide my clients on how to listen to themselves in new ways, ultimately clearing stuck energy and old pain that can obstruct their paths.

I bring over 20 years of experience as a therapist, and yet every session generates its own unique spark of creativity and connection, which I think is the foundation for healing and personal growth. I draw from a number of therapy modalities including Internal Family Systems (IFS Parts Work), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR- Trauma Reprocessing)), and Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR- Trauma Reprocessing) and many more.

As a member of the Global Majority, I identify as a Black person of mixed ethnocultural heritage. I come from a large Caribbean family and have inherited many intergenerational gifts from this lineage. My practice is an inclusive, affirming space where all identities are valued and celebrated. Website: Www.thestoryinside.ca Contact: lisabarnwell.ca@gmail.com