HELLO!

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Lisa Merz is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) and a

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Nebraska and is a co-

founder of Tree of Hope Therapy Group. She enjoys working with children

impacted by trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, divorce, abuse, neglect,

violence, sexual abuse, foster care and adoption. She also works with adults who

are struggling with various stressors, anxiety, infertility, trauma, divorce or life

changes. Lisa previously provided therapy to children and families at Project

Harmony and Lutheran Family Services in the RSafe program. She is trained in

several evidenced based practices including Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral

Therapy (TF-CBT), Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI), Child

Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Problematic Sexual

Behaviors (PSB-CBT), Bounce Back (school-based group therapy for elementary

students exposed to stressful or traumatic events), Cognitive Behavioral

Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS). She has completed certification as an

Adoption Competent Therapist and phase one of Brainspotting.