Lisa Dorner-Zupancic

Supporting clients from early childhood through late adulthood, Lisa Dorner-Zupancic is a licensed professional counselor who provides compassionate, evidence-based therapy throughout Colorado. With a career spanning more than 15 years, she helps individuals, couples, and families navigate various life stages and emotional complexities. Lisa is dedicated to maintaining a safe, nonjudgmental space where patients can engage in healing, self-discovery, and personal development. In her clinical practice, Lisa specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and trauma. She utilizes an integrative therapeutic approach that incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and mindfulness techniques. These modalities help clients uncover the underlying causes of their distress, build effective coping mechanisms, and increase their confidence in managing life's hurdles. Her style is characterized as warm, collaborative, and goal-oriented, ensuring that care is specifically adapted to each person's requirements. A significant focus of her work involves supporting those impacted by trauma, such as individuals with PTSD, women’s trauma, and those with experiences in adoption or foster care. Lisa recognizes the profound influence trauma has on self-perception and emotional health, and she works alongside her clients to restore their identity, empowerment, and sense of safety. Furthermore, her background includes addressing the specific needs of veterans, first responders, and individuals recovering from head injuries. When not in session, Lisa maintains her own sense of grounding and compassion through a deep connection with nature and spending time outdoors with her animals.