Lisa J. Ervin, M.A.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, MN Lic. #1353
With over 25 years of experience, Lisa is a well-seasoned therapist with many life experiences to draw upon in her work. She specializes in helping clients with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, women’s issues, self-esteem, eating disorders, spiritual concerns, grief/loss and trauma. Lisa integrates EMDR with somatic psychotherapy, which is a powerful approach to helping clients heal. Her work is informed by attachment theory, psychodynamic psychotherapy (self psychology), family systems and client centered approaches
In her spare time, Lisa enjoys spending time with her husband and their young adult daughter, walking outdoors, being in nature, cooking, traveling, reading, attending musical theater performances, watching the Vikings, volunteering in cat adoptions at the Humane Society, spending time with her 2 cats, Hope and Tovi, and her little dog, Ellie.
- Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology, Azusa Pacific University, CA - 1999
- Master of Arts, Christian Spirituality, Loyola University, Chicago - 2018
- EMDR, 2010
- Spiritual Direction, Christos Center for Spiritual Formation, 2015
- Clinical Supervisor, Board of Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT), Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy (LPCC), American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
From Lisa: “I’ve experienced firsthand the power of psychotherapy. I know what it’s like to sit on someone else’s couch and open up your life—honestly, vulnerably, and sometimes uncertainly. While the work can be challenging, I also know the deep and lasting impact of being truly seen, heard, and gently supported (and, at times, lovingly challenged).It’s a profound privilege to now offer that same care to others.”