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Lisette Lahana

707-596-9696
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With 25+ yrs as a therapist, I help people break out of depressive cycles, heal from trauma and feel more relaxed. With a warm, non-judgmental approach I'll help you break free from negative patterns. Tell me your goals, what do you really want? We will create a plan to get there, step by step. Our work will focus on having a healthy relationship with self and others. I have been a trauma therapist, utilizing EMDR, since 1999. I prefer to work with individuals and do not see couples for therapy.

My practice focuses on supporting the emotional growth and healing of pansexual, bisexual, lesbian, gay men, asexual, and queer-identified people. Questioning individuals are always welcome.

>>Se Habla Espanol-BIMPOC folks welcoming.

In addition to general mental health I am a Gender Therapist who has been working with non binary, transgender, agender, intersex, and gender expansive individuals since 1999. In addition, those who may decide to re-transition or who are choosing another gender pathway are welcome.

As a gender therapist, my role is to facilitate internal exploration and remove obstacles in your coming out process. While transitioning may be the right decision for many, I also work with individuals to find subtle or creative ways to express their gender identity.As a WPATH GEI SOC8 Certified Member, I provide professional, experienced support throughout your journey.

Currently, I offer only video sessions.

Book a free introductory video meeting through my private practice group's website, Authentic-Alliance.com, to see if I am a good fit.

For therapists, I offer individual and monthly group consultation on their clinical work with transgender and gender-diverse clients. I am also a Certified WPATH Mentor and offer individual and group mentorship meetings toward WPATH certification.


Main office:

, Oakland, CA 94610

Office hours: M-F

Disability access? Yes.

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Telehealth

Offers Telehealth in these states:

  • California
  • Florida

Professional License(s) in additional states:

Florida TPSW4548

Background

Professional Degree:

MSW (Clinical Social Work)

Professional License:

LCSW (# LCS 23663 in California) since 1999 in Massachusetts (LICSW #1032212) and LCSW 2006 in California

Specialized Populations:

-Welcoming those who are reidentifying / retransitioning, Intersex, and/or Agender
-Family Members of Trans or Non Binary People
-Family and Partners of Trans and Non Binary People


Finances

Insurance plans: Lyra Health

Additional insurance info: If you have a PPO Plan I provide a detailed receipt that you send into your insurance company so that you can be reimbursed. I take FSA and HSA account payments.

Customary fee: $250

Sliding Scale: No

Low fee: No


Therapy Group/Workshop(s) offered:

Gender-Focused Consultation Group for Therapists

Description:
Four consult groups available

-Consult on challenging cases with Lisette Lahana, an experienced gender therapist and WPATH WPATH GEI SOC8 Certified Member and WPATH Certified Mentor who has been seeing non binary and transgender clients of all ages since 1999.
-Use group to gain 8 of 10 WPATH Mentor Hours
-Develop clinical skills and learn how to help clients prepare for life changes.
Discuss interventions to help clients reach goals for gender expression and well-being.
-Help family, partners and the workplace move through the process of gender changes.
-Explore intersectionality including how race, class, abilities, immigration status, family dynamics, mental health, sexuality and trauma histories impact clients' gender.
-Gain access to a private Google Group for gender therapists to ask questions, get resources and build your network nationally.
Get support and consultation from your peers in a diverse group of talented clinicians who grow with you over time.

LOW FEE SLOTS AVAILABLE

FEE: $80/month

Maximum: 9 members per group.

VISIT MY WEBSITE www.Authentic-Alliance.com FOR DETAILED INFORMATION

For: All genders; Mixed (LBG & Heterosexual)

Transgender Therapy/Support Group

Description:
This online group is designed for trans masculine, trans feminine, non binary or intersex adults age 24 and up. Gender is a primary focus but group will also help you build your sense of gender joy and well-being. Our group contains maximum 9 members so that you have time to get the support you need. Led by a gender therapist with 20 yrs serving the diverse gender community. Must be a Californian, low-fee slots.

Every other Thursday 6:15-7:45pm

Check out my website to learn more www.authentic-alliance.com

For: Transgender; Mixed (LGB & Heterosexual)

Length: Ongoing


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Accepting New Clients: Yes

Gender:

  • Female

Clinical Specializations:

  • ACA / Codependence
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Depression
  • Grief / Loss / Dying
  • Abuse: Children
  • Abuse/IPV: Female Survivors
  • Abuse/IPV: Male Survivors
  • Adolescents
  • Bisexual Issues
  • Children
  • Coming Out
  • Ethnic or Cultural Issues
  • Aging Parents
  • Bipolar Disorders
  • Disability / Chronic Illness
  • Midlife Issues
  • Polyamory / Non-Monogamy
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress / Burnout
  • Sexuality
  • Mental Health of Family Members
  • PTSD
  • Gender Identity / Trans / GNC
  • Psychosis
  • Gender Specialist (as defined by Gaylesta)
  • Group Psychotherapy

Specialized Techniques:

  • EMDR
  • Relaxation Training
  • CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
  • DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
  • ACT (Acceptance Commitment Therapy)

Modalities:

  • Brief (Time-Limited) Therapy
  • Individual Therapy
  • Long-Term Therapy
  • Workshops
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Consultation
  • Distance Therapy (Phone or Internet-based)

Client ages:

  • Children
  • Teens / Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Elders

Theoretical Approach:

  • Psychodynamic
  • Client Centered / Person-Centered
  • Self Psychology
  • Integrative