Lisa Sciarani

About

You’re used to excelling at most, if not all, things. Maybe you were a straight-A student, a decorated athlete, a driven professional—or some combination of all three. You’ve dealt with most hard things by problem solving, gritting your teeth, bottling emotions, and pushing harder. But now you're understandably exhausted—from masking, doing it all alone, without the option to fail or fall apart. Burnt out, you realize you never really allowed yourself to experience your feelings or relate to them in a healthy way, so you don't say what you need, you avoid conflict, and you're terrified of disappointing yourself and others. Anxiety, depression, shame, (mom) rage, or disconnection leave you barely recognizing yourself. I support perfectionists, pregnant women, new parents, former athletes, and BIPOC and mixed-race clients as they navigate evolving identities, recover from burnout, strengthen relationships, and get unstuck from shame and self-criticism. Our work focuses on building self-trust, making room for difficult emotions, asking for what you need, and learning how to navigate a life that can’t always be controlled—without the guilt or losing yourself in the process. My style is collaborative, affirming, direct, and compassionate. My clients value structure, accountability, humor, and learning tools that work.

Care Philosophy

Therapy with me isn't about getting rid of difficult thoughts and feelings or becoming a perfectly calm, healed version of yourself. It’s about understanding yourself with more curiosity and less judgment, building the capacity to experience discomfort without being consumed by it, and responding to yourself and the people you love in ways that reflect who you want to be.

Certifications

Insurance Accepted