Lisa

Ms Lisa de Geneste

Licensed Clinical Social Workers

“I am a compassionate and culturally attuned therapist with over 30 years of experience supporting professional BIPOC women as they navigate their unique challenges and triumphs in their lives.”

About Me

I offer a deeply compassionate and culturally attuned space where professional BIPOC women can explore their unique experiences. Drawing on over 30 years of insight, I guide clients in navigating life's complexities and celebrating their triumphs. We can work together to cultivate resilience, fostering strength and well-being through focused dialogue. My approach ensures sessions feel profoundly relevant, honouring your journey and diverse background.

Approach

Sessions unfold with steady curiosity, balancing emotional exploration and practical coping so you feel both seen and equipped. In my Oakland office we work in English at a pace you set; I blend focused interventions with reflective dialogue to address trauma, life transitions, cross‑cultural strain and the complexities of caregiving or career demands. Between sessions I may suggest brief practices to track triggers and strengthen resilience that fit your schedule. Professionals managing layered identities often find this grounded, collaborative way helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person

Services

Services Offered:

  • Consultation

    An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.

  • EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

    Learn more about Life Transitions
  • Adoption

    The process of legally becoming a parent to a child who is not biologically yours, which can raise complex emotions around identity, attachment, and belonging for all involved.

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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  • Cross-Cultural

    The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.

  • Postnatal or Perinatal Depression

    Depression occurring during pregnancy or in the months following childbirth, affecting mood, energy, bonding with the baby, and daily functioning.

    Learn more about Postnatal or Perinatal Depression
  • Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

    Learn more about Trauma

Professional Title:

  • Licensed Clinical Social Workers

    A social worker licensed to provide clinical therapy, diagnosis, and treatment for mental health conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

California Board of Behavioral Sciences

LCSW

New York State Education Department; Office of the Professions

LCSW

Florida Board Of Metal Health

LCSW

Qualifications

Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College

Service Areas

Lisa de Geneste

In-person

Oakland, California

United States