LISA CRILLEY  Marriage & Family Therapist, Inc.

I am a psychotherapist, psychoanalyst, educator, and published author dedicated to helping adults, adolescents, and couples better understand themselves, their relationships, and the patterns that shape their lives.
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I earned my Master's degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Antioch University and completed my clinical training at Southern California Counseling Center. I received specialized training in eating disorders through the Los Angeles Institute and Society for Psychoanalytic Studies, and previously worked with individuals struggling with eating disorders at The Krevoy Institute.
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In addition to my private practice, I did my psychoanalytic training at Los Angeles Institute and Society for Psychoanalytic Studies and continue to be actively involved in education and professional development. I serve as Co-Chair of Altered States of Body and Mind: A Psychoanalytic Exploration of Addiction and Eating Disorders, a year-long advanced training program for mental health professionals. I am also a frequent presenter and published author on topics related to psychoanalysis, trauma, personality development, and emotional growth.
 
My practice focuses on helping adults, adolescents, and couples navigate difficulties related to relationships, personality and identity, body image, trauma, self-esteem, and mood. Often, the symptoms that bring people to therapy are rooted in deeper emotional conflicts and patterns that have developed over time. By understanding and working through these underlying struggles, individuals can experience lasting change, greater freedom, healthier choices, and relief from self-defeating patterns and emotional pain.
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I believe therapy is a collaborative process that requires courage, curiosity, and a willingness to look inward. My goal is to create a thoughtful, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe enough to explore their inner world, strengthen their sense of self, heal from past experiences, and build a richer and more meaningful future.