Lisa Harper, LPCC, RPT (ASL)
Lisa (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), and a Registered Play Therapist (RPT). Her Master’s degree is in Counseling and Psychological Services from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Lisa is fluent in English and ASL. She has been working in her 2nd career as an LPCC/RPT for over 7 years after 20+ years as a sign language interpreter in education, medical, and mental health settings.
Lisa provides clinical services to children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. She is particularly interested in working with D(d)eaf, hard of hearing, and LGBTQ+ youth and families. Lisa works collaboratively with clients and families integrating various therapeutic approaches to support the unique needs of each client. Her integrative, trauma-informed, attachment based approach includes interventions from person-centered therapy, child centered play therapy, Motivational Interviewing, CBT, TFCBT, Theraplay, and expressive therapies such as art, movement, narrative, and sand tray.
Lisa believes that through a safe, non-judgmental, therapeutic relationship, change and healing can occur. In her spare time, she loves to go hiking, read, crochet, and binge-watch Netflix shows with her daughter.