Hello, I'm Lisa Haas
Hello, I'm Lisa Haas
Licensed Clinical Social Worker #88086 (State of California)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker #88086 (State of California)
I offer support for life's challenges, specializing in working with individuals of all ages and abilities and their family members
Everyone has the right to:
- feel safe, independent, valued and loved
- experience a range of feelings from joy to sorrow and in-between
- engage in a meaningful life filled with interests, relationships, work, play and what makes them happy
I can support you wherever you are at the moment. Let me be someone who will listen, understand and try to ensure that your important needs are met.
WHAT I DO
Assist clients in developing and meeting their personal goals
Get to know you
Tell me about why you are here.
What is your life like and how would you like it to be? What issues are you having?
Help you establish your goals for therapy
For example, do you want help forming friendships, finding or keeping a job or relationship, engaging in social and recreational activities, or learning forms of self-care and how to be a good advocate?
Help you meet your goals
I'll use psychodynamic tools, suggest resources and referrals, provide psycho-education and anything possible to boost the quality of your mental health and help you live the best life possible.
EXPERIENCE
My education and experience includes:
MSW
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
The University of Maryland School of Social Work ranked third in the latest rankings of MSW programs released recently by College Choice.
MBA
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Loyola University of Chicago's part-time MBA program continues to be in the Top 3 in Chicago, and six of their programs are ranked among the top 40 in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report.
BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is home to research programs that explore the science of human hearing, speech, language, learning, and swallowing and seek new and more effective ways to prevent, diagnose and treat communication disorders.
Clinical Therapist and Consultant
LA GOAL
Founded in 1969, LA GOAL provides services and opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities to increase their independence and employability through educational, vocational and recreational programs.
Per Diem Social Worker
SHEPPARD PRATT HOSPITAL
Rated as one of the nation's top ten private, nonprofit psychiatric treatment facilities, Sheppard Pratt Health Systems provides inpatient and outpatient services to patients across the lifespan.
Graduate Student Intern
University of Maryland Social Work Outreach Program
The University of Maryland Social Work Community Outreach Service places graduate level interns at city schools for a project sponsored by Baltimore County Public Schools and Baltimore Mental Health Systems.
Graduate Student Intern
Kennedy Krieger Institute Outpatient Mental Health Clinic
Kennedy Krieger Institute is an international resource for people with developmental disabilities, treating more than 10,000 individuals annually. The Social Work Outpatient Mental Health Program specializes in the provision of mental health services, including diagnosis and treatment for individuals and families.
TESTIMONIALS
What Managers and Colleagues Say About Lisa
Petite Konstantin, MPA
Executive Director of
LA GOAL
"As our clinical consultant, Lisa has become a valuable asset at LA GOAL. She provides individual, family and group counseling for our adults with developmental disabilities and their family members/caregivers. She has excellent knowledge and expertise working with our diverse population. Her calm and positive approach creates a trusting therapeutic relationship with her clients."
Joan Dasteel, PhD
Private Psychoanalyst,
LA GOAL Board Member
"Lisa's graciousness and willingness to use creative methods with clients, experimenting to see what provides the most effective means of assisting people with different abilities has been outstanding. She connects well with people on the autism spectrum and with various speech and neurological disorders. Lisa obviously enjoys these challenges, and many members have shown excellent growth."
Leah Reider, LCSW
Past President of the California Society for Clinical Social Work
"As a former board member, Lisa had many great ideas and shared them articulately with the group. She was open to the the ideas of others and has very good leadership skills, as well as the ability to work cooperatively. I think that Lisa would be a wonderful asset to you and that she would go above and beyond what is expected of her. I recommend her without reservation."
Melissa Davidson, RN, BSN
Manager - Young Adult Inpatient Unit of Sheppard Pratt Health System
"She demonstrated flexibility, incredible initiative and extraordinary attention to detail. A strong dedication to her work was clearly evident in all she did. She also demonstrated great teamwork...and always exhibited professionalism and integrity. "
