ABOUT LISA M WATSON
THE FOUNDER & CREATOR OF INFINITE EVOLUTION

DEGREE
M.A. Professional Counseling

CERTIFICATIONS
Medical Hypnotherapy
Hypno-Oncology
General Hypnotherapy
Mindful Touch Massage Therapy
Life Coach (Emphasis Stress/ Weight Management)
Divorce Mediation
Reiki

ADVANCED TRAININGS
Marriage & Family Counseling                         
Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP)
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
Enneagram (Trained with Enneagram pioneers, Don Riso & Russ Hudson)

A NOTE FROM LISA
I have always been fascinated with people; the differences and similarities among them, the way people think, what motivates behaviors, how thoughts and behaviors affect health & happiness, and how we as human beings with all of our vast differences can affect lasting and rewarding change. 

I began my work in the field of counseling in 1993 after graduating with a B.S. in Psychology.  I now hold an M.A. in Professional Counseling as well as multiple Certifications.  Since 1993, I have enjoyed working extensively with people of many diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and ages including children, adolescents and adults of all ages.  I knew as I began my career that I wanted to build an experiential knowledge base prior to the eventual opening of my own practice.  I have acquired work experiences in; in-patient hospital, out-patient hospital, cardiac  rehab, college/university counseling/program development, marriage & family counseling, adolescent residential treatment center, group, couple and individual counseling, various volunteer positions and finally private practice.

I have worked with people from all levels of perceived mental health ranging from those who simply wanted to change a bothersome habit to those who were suddenly and involuntarily hospitalized on an in-patient psychiatric unit.   From those who wanted to improve their mental/sports game to those who wanted to overcome fears/phobias.  From clients with a cancer diagnosis to those who wanted to quit smoking or lose weight.  From those whose current life situation did not afford them shelter or food to the very wealthy.  From couples who wanted to improve their relationship to families that were navigating divorce.

I believe people are people; no one person is better than another based upon their skin color, sexual orientation, gender, socioeconomic status, etc.  I believe that no matter who you are, you have had reasons for every choice you have made.  I believe that anyone can change and that you absolutely have the power to influence not only your life experiences, but also your health.  I believe that there is no way I can understand your life situation unless I set my experience and expectations aside and walk in your shoes unconditionally and without judgment.  I believe that very few people experience unconditional caring on a daily basis and that being understood and truly accepted is profoundly powerful.

I believe that we all possess inherent strengths and abilities that go underutilized.  That while we at times can seem to be our own worst enemy, we actually have a far greater potential to be our own greatest ally.  I believe I can help you to recognize and further utilize strengths you may not even know you have, and in doing so increase your quality of life tremendously.  I believe our work together will improve your life on multiple unforeseen levels. 

I look forward to meeting you, teaching you, learning from you and evolving with you.

lisa m watson