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About Dr. Lisa Berzins

Dr. Lisa Berzins is a clinical psychologist who uses evidence-based treatments to help clients with addictions, trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body image issues and problems with regulating emotion. She believes that as humans, we can become overly self-critical and fight against emotions including anger, fear, loneliness, or shame when presented with difficult situations or when life doesn’t meet our expectations. She helps others to develop skills that will bolster self-confidence, happiness, life satisfaction, and happiness. Dr. Berzins tailors treatment to clients’ individual needs so she can effectively address body, mind and spirit.
If you have ever encountered the feeling of self-sabotaging yourself and don’t know why, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and self-compassion can assist in identifying and healing the “parts” of you that are polarized. As a result, your core self will be free to take charge and your emotions will no longer have the power to “hijack” you. Dr. Berzins can attest to the positive impact of these interventions both professionally and personally.
Dr. Berzins also presents on the following topics in addition to her practice:

  • Retrain Your Brain Using Mindfulness and Self-Compassion
  • Understanding and Treating Addictions
  • Eating Disorders: Assessment and Treatment
  • Intuitive Eating: Free Yourself from Dieting Forever
  • Engaging People with Dementia
  • Internal Family Systems

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