Meet Dr. Lisa Lavella
Psychologist, Trailblazer, Human-First Healer
PsyD, BC-TMH
What do you get when you mix deep clinical expertise, fearless compassion, and a sprinkle of sass? You get Dr. Lisa Lavella – a psychologist on a mission to help you reconnect with your most authentic self, heal old wounds, and create a life that actually feels like yours.
As the Founder and President of Empower You Experts, Dr. Lisa has spent over 25 years guiding individuals and couples through transformation – not by handing out advice, but by co-creating space for growth, truth, and unapologetic self-discovery. Whether you're facing anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, or just the overwhelming chaos of being human, she's here to help you move from stuck to empowered.
A Journey of Diverse Experience
Her clinical journey began in 1994 in a medical setting – it's taken her everywhere from private practice to prisons, hospitals, and homeless shelters. Along the way, she has worn many hats: Therapist, Professor, Psychologist, Clinical Supervisor, Co-Director of Training, Board-Certified Tele-mental Health Provider, and Member of American Psychological Association. (Yes, she's licensed in both Arizona and Illinois, and yes – she believes therapy is part science and part soul.)
Dr. Lisa opened her practice in 2006 under the name Lisa Lavella & Associates, Ltd., and in 2018, it evolved into Empower You Experts, PC – a name that reflects what this work is really about: putting the power back into your hands.
Education & Mentorship
With a PsyD in Clinical Psychology (earned Summa Cum Laude from Adler University, Chicago, 2004) she's also had the honor of teaching future therapists at Adler – covering everything from group therapy to ethics and clinical assessment. But the real classroom? It's in the stories, strengths, and breakthroughs of the people she works with every day.
Beyond The Office
Outside of the therapy room, you'll find her soaking up sunshine, biking, walking, doing yoga, swimming, cooking something delicious, or getting lost in art and interior design. (Yes, she believes color palettes and couch pillows are therapeutic, too).
Let's be real: Life doesn't come with a manual. But, together, we can write a better chapter – one that's bold, honest and beautifully yours.
Our Clientele
We are an all-inclusive practice and serve people of all diversities, cultural, ethnic, and religious groups; lifestyles, sexual orientations, and genders. We are ready to help you.
Ready to Work with Dr. Lisa?
Take the first step toward transformation and healing. Dr. Lisa is here to guide you with over 20 years of professional expertise.