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WELCOMES YOU
Lissa Khema Merkel, LCSW, LAADC
For Hope, Healing, and Help

“Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength”
Sigmund Freud
WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR VISIT
Guiding You On the Path of Self-Healing
Perhaps you're down or anxious - maybe you're unsure about the future of a relationship, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Perhaps you've recently suffered a medical trauma and are in need of some support. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support. Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery, and in my sessions I promote behavioral transformation by encouraging a positive outlook and the adoption of new attitudes and reactions. I have the tools and professional experience to help you get back on track.
SERVICES I OFFER
With You Every Step of the Way
BEYOND MEDICAL TRAUMA
Surviving a medical trauma can be life changing. I specialize in assisting you in getting through a medical trauma due to an accident, treatment/procedure, or chronic illness. Having a therapist help you adjust to life after the trauma of an illness or emergency procedure can make all the difference in achieving a positive mental and physical outcome.
ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, AND ADDICTION
While I help people recover from a multitude of life's challenges, I especially love to work with those who are dealing with anxiety, depression, or addiction. I am credentialed as a Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LAADC) and have worked with those experiencing addiction for several years. I offer a caring and supportive environment where the underpinnings of addiction can be examined in conjunction with learning new behaviors and ways of thinking.
ABOUT ME
Lissa Khema Merkel, LCSW, LAADC
I graduated with a Masters in Social Work with a concentration in mental health from the University of Wisconsin-Madison . I moved back to Los Angeles to begin my career and started working in the fields of substance abuse and mental health. I was credentialed as an Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) #82991. I am also credentialed as a Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LAADC).
I am drawn to work with medical trauma due to my personal experiences with the medical profession. I also really enjoy helping people become aware of and examine the reasons for their behavior/thoughts and achieving new ways of living that benefit the client and improve their life.