MEET YOUR THERAPIST
Lisa Stoll, LMFT
Attachment Therapist in Reno, Nevada
Hi, I'm Lisa. I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people understand the relationship patterns, emotional experiences, and ways of protecting themselves that can leave them feeling stuck.
I believe therapy should be a place where you feel heard, understood, and comfortable being yourself. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in understanding how our experiences shape the way we connect with ourselves and others.
In-Person Therapy in Reno, Nevada
& Online Therapy throughout California and Nevada
MY STORY
Why I Do This Work
Early in my career, I noticed how often people blamed themselves for the ways they struggled in relationships. They described overthinking, people-pleasing, shutting down, or having difficulty trusting others. Many carried a deep sense of shame about these patterns.
As I learned more about attachment, I began to understand how much our relationships and early experiences can shape the ways we protect ourselves. Behaviors that seem confusing or frustrating today often developed for understandable reasons.
This understanding changed the way I practiced therapy. It also became personal.
I've experienced attachment therapy firsthand, and I know what it's like to begin making sense of patterns that once felt impossible to change. That experience deepened my belief that our past doesn't have to determine how we experience ourselves or our relationships today.
It's why I approach this work with so much curiosity and compassion. I want the people I work with to have a space where they can better understand themselves, feel less alone in their experiences, and discover that change is possible.
WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK WITH ME
A Space Where You Can Be Yourself
Therapy with me is warm, collaborative, and grounded in genuine curiosity. You don't have to know exactly what to say, have everything figured out, or worry about being judged. We'll start wherever you are.
I believe the relationship we build is an important part of therapy. I take time to understand your experiences, what matters to you, and the ways you've learned to navigate relationships and difficult emotions.
Some sessions may involve exploring experiences from your past, while others focus on what's happening in your life right now. We'll work together to understand the patterns that keep showing up and find an approach that feels supportive and meaningful to you.
You can expect me to be engaged, compassionate, and honest with you. I'll offer my perspective, ask thoughtful questions, and make room for your feedback. This is your therapy, and your voice matters throughout the process.
MY THERAPEUTIC APPROACH
Therapy That Looks Beneath The Surface
I approach therapy through an attachment-informed and relational lens. Our past experiences, especially within important relationships, can influence how we see ourselves, respond to emotions, and connect with others today.
I believe it's important to understand where these patterns come from while also paying attention to what you're experiencing in the present. Together, we'll explore what feels meaningful to you and find an approach that fits your needs.
We explore how your relationship experiences may have shaped your expectations of closeness, trust, and emotional safety.
I use IFS-informed parts work to help clients understand their protective patterns, explore different parts of themselves, and develop greater self-compassion.
As an EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist, I use EMDR to help clients process distressing experiences that may still affect how they feel about themselves and their relationships.
Drawing from my advanced training in EFT, I help clients understand their emotions, recognize relationship patterns, and explore ways to build more secure connections.
PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS
My approach to therapy is grounded in a strong educational foundation, specialized training, and a commitment to continued professional growth. My background in child development, family systems, and clinical psychology shapes how I understand relationships, attachment, and the experiences that influence who we become.
Education
M.A., in Clinical Psychology:
Marriage and Family Therapy
Azusa Pacific University | 2018
B.S., in Child Development:
Family and Community Context
California State University, Fullerton | 2015
Professional Certifications
Certified EMDR Therapist I EMDRIA
I am a Certified EMDR Therapist through EMDRIA, a credential that reflects additional specialized training, supervised experience, and demonstrated competency in EMDR therapy.
I am also currently working toward becoming an EMDR consultant, expanding my ability to support other therapists in their professional development.
Advanced & Specialized Training
Beyond my formal education and certification, I've pursued additional training in attachment, trauma, dissociation, and relationships, including:
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Advanced Externship and Core Skills in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples
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Integrating EMDR, Structural Dissociation, Attachment Repair & Parts Work
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RTEP/GTEP (Recent Traumatic Episode Protocol, Group Traumatic Episode Protocol) EMDR Training
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Integrating EMDR with Children and Adolescents
BEYOND THE THERAPY ROOM
A Little More About Me
When I'm not in session, you can find me relaxing in a pool in the summer, or snuggled under a blanket watching Friends on repeat in the winter. I'm originally from Southern California, but I've made my home in Northern Nevada with my husband and son.
I believe therapists do their best work when they're practicing what they preach, so caring for my own nervous system isn't just something I recommend. It's something I live.
Even after more than ten years in the field, I still wake up each day knowing being a therapist is what I am meant to do. It's a privilege to be invited into people's lives and to support them as they better understand themselves and their relationships.
