About Me

My approach transforms trauma and mental health challenges into lasting peace through compassionate, results-oriented therapy.

Welcome! I’m Lisa de Geneste, a licensed therapist specializing in trauma therapy and mental health counseling in New York, California and Florida. I am a culturally attuned therapist with over 30 years of experience supporting BIPOC women as they navigate their unique challenges and triumphs. To my work I bring a host of identities such as Caribbean, Afro-Trinidadian, immigrant, mother, grandmother and more.

As a Black woman who understands the complexities of corporate America and other professional spaces, I specialize in helping women of color heal from various forms of trauma, including racial, generational, and workplace-related experiences.

I use an integrative approach combines best practices with cultural wisdom, creating a space where professional BIPOC women can explore their experiences with someone who truly gets it. Whether you're dealing with micro-aggressions in the workplace, processing historical trauma, seeking balance in your career, or working through anxiety and depression through a cultural lens, I offer both expertise and authentic connection.

My practice is here to support ambitious women of color who are ready to thrive, not just survive, in their personal and professional lives. While I am on the east coast based in Florida, I am licensed to practice in New York, California and Florida. I also work with international clients.

Living with trauma or other mental health challenges can feel overwhelming and isolating. Using somatic trauma therapy techniques such as EMDR and personalized mental health treatment, I help clients move from survival mode to a place of authentic healing and growth.

My therapeutic approach combines proven trauma recovery methods with holistic mental health support. Whether you're dealing with PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions or relationship issues we'll work together to develop practical coping strategies while addressing the deeper roots of your challenges.

Every person's injury, hence journey is unique. I tailor the work to your specific needs, helping you build resilience, reclaim your sense of safety, and create lasting positive change. My goal is to empower you with the tools and support needed to not just cope, but truly thrive.