Lisa Saponaro, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Lisa Saponaro

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP), Psychologist, Psychotherapist

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Updated 30+ days ago
24 years in practice

Planting the seeds for personal growth. At our practice, WE NOURISH the growth of individuals, couples and families so YOU FLOURISH!

I have been serving the local Broward community for over 20 years and with in our practice we have over a hundred years of collective experience. We provide services to from people ages 3-103 and our speciality is working with families. We utilized strength and evidence based approaches to help people achieve their therapy goals. Goals are created in collaboration with our patients from the start of therapy ensuring a client focused approach and the greatest value to our patients. We pride ourselves on customer service and teamwork and often used a team based approach to help families get the most out of treatment. We provide psychological evaluations to help understand and clarifying contributing causes to behavioral, emotional, social and developmental concerns. Our specialities include: Anxiety, ADHD, Addictions, Autism, Depression, Divorce, PTSD, Relationship Issues, identity issues, body image, self esteem, parenting, Family concerns, behavioral problems, adjustment issues and more. Our main focus is to help you create the pathway to your best self. We look forward to working with you! Visit our practice at www.PlantationPsychologists.com

Remote / In-person
Speaks English, Hebrew, Haitian, Spanish
Emergency number not available
WhiteCisgender WomanHeterosexualLGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (EST)

Sun
9:00 am 5:30 pm
Mon
9:00 am 8:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am 8:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am 8:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am 8:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am 8:00 pm
Sat
9:00 am 6:00 pm

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Adoption
  • Anorexia Nervosa
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism
  • Binge-Eating Disorder
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality
  • Bulimia Nervosa
  • Childhood Abuse
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Drug Use
  • Eating Concerns
  • Family Caregiving Stress
  • Financial Concerns
  • Gambling Concerns
  • Gaming/Internet Concerns
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief and Loss
  • Hoarding
  • Infidelity
  • Insomnia
  • Intimacy Concerns
  • Learning Disorder
  • Narcissistic Personality
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Panic
  • Paranoid Personality
  • Parenting Concerns
  • Performance Anxiety
  • Personal Growth
  • Personality Disorders
  • Phobia
  • Physical Assault
  • Physical Stress
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy/Loss of Pregnancy
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • School Concerns
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sex Addiction/Pornography Concerns
  • Sexual Assault
  • Sexual Identity
  • Sleep Concerns
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Children (under 10)
  • Preteens (10-12)
  • Teens (13-17)
  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)
  • Seniors (65 or older)

Special groups

  • Active duty military
  • Clients from the court/judicial system
  • Neurodivergent people
  • People of color
  • People who are bisexual
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as lesbian
  • People who identify as queer
  • People with disabilities
  • People with HIV or AIDS
  • Veterans

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Individual Therapy
  • Couples Therapy
  • Assessment/Evaluation
  • Family Therapy
  • Group Therapy

Treatments

  • Cognitive Restructuring
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Coaching
  • Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
  • Mindfulness Training
  • Existential Psychotherapy
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Forensic Psychotherapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Social Skills Training
  • Sand Tray Therapy
  • Play Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Anger Management
  • Brief Psychotherapy
  • Family Systems Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Location

  • The Center for Psychological Growth and Wellness

    Office Building

    7820 Peters RoadE-100Plantation, FL 33324

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Well-lit path to entrance
    • Door can be opened easily
    • Step-free entry
    • Flat path to the front door
    • Service animals allowed
    • Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
    • Emotional support animals allowed

    Getting around

    • Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)

    Settling in

    • Wide entry to clinician space
    • Storage for mobility aids (e.g. wheelchair, scooter)

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

$135 — $375per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Cigna – Florida
  • Medicare – Florida
  • Military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) – Florida
  • United Health Care – Florida
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • Out-of-network insurance
  • Single case agreement
  • Sliding scale
  • In-network insurance

Payment methods

  • Apple Pay
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Google Pay
  • Health Savings Account
  • Paypal
  • Venmo
  • Zelle

Credentials

Licenses

  • State of Florida Department of Health

    PY7494, Florida

Certificates

  • Autism Specialty

    Florida Board of Psychology

  • Divorce Professional

    Florida Board of Psychology

Education

  • University of Memphis

    PsyD (Doctor of Psychology), 2003

  • Nova Southeastern University

    MS (Master of Science in Counseling), 1996

Publications

  • Journal of Research for Childhood Education

    1999, Journal of Research for Childhood Education

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