Lisa Wallace, MA, LPC

Visiting Instructor

MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Naropa College

EDUCATION:

BA Religious Studies from CU Boulder, BFA Film Production from CU Boulder, MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Contemplative Psychotherapy and Buddhist Psychology from Naropa, University

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS:

COURSES TAUGHT:

Various Undergraduate Peace Studies Programs, Maitri: Working with Emotions, Human Growth and Development, Social and Multicultural Foundations, Maitri Retreat (I-V as an MI and Director), Clinical Supervisor for Internship, Special Courses: Trauma Informed Care, Master’s Thesis Project: The Clinical Art of Contemplative Counseling

A contemplative psychotherapist with a passion for political theology, social justice and meditation, Lisa is continuously working to develop the skills and awareness needed to best support individuals and foster healthy communities. Lisa’s journey started growing up in a middle class community in the mountains of Colorado where they learned the power of being connected with the earth. The mountains, trees, sky and water, supported Lisa through times of unease and suffering. The personal relationship Lisa had with pain and depression led them to pursue a serious meditation practice with Micheal Gregory of Mindfulness Meditation Centers. Meditation was the first pathway to understanding and uncovering their queer identity, while also waking up to the privileges they have as White person in the U.S.

Lisa developed a deep passion for storytelling and spiritual exploration and acquired two undergraduate degrees at CU Boulder in Film Production and Religious studies. In 2014, Lisa went back to school to become a therapist.

After graduating from Naropa University’s Contemplative Psychotherapy program in 2017, Lisa worked for three years at Umbrella Collective, a LGBTQIA+ oriented therapeutic practice, where they honed my therapeutic skills. Lisa is WPATH trained and values providing gender affirming care to their clients. Lisa is also trained in EMDR, Level I IFS, and as a Mindfulness Instructor from both Naropa University and Inward Bound (an organization dedicated to bringing mindfulness to teens). Lisa continues to explore and unpack their identity as a White person and is committed to various anti-racist work.

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Naropa Campuses Closed on Friday, March 15, 2024

Due to adverse weather conditions, all Naropa campuses will be closed Friday, March 15, 2024.  All classes that require a physical presence on campus will be canceled. All online and low-residency programs are to meet as scheduled.

Based on the current weather forecast, the Healing with the Ancestors Talk & Breeze of Simplicity program scheduled for Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday will be held as planned.

Staff that do not work remotely or are scheduled to work on campus, can work remotely. Staff that routinely work remotely are expected to continue to do so.

As a reminder, notifications will be sent by e-mail and the LiveSafe app.  

Regardless of Naropa University’s decision, if you ever believe the weather conditions are unsafe, please contact your supervisor and professors.  Naropa University trusts you to make thoughtful and wise decisions based on the conditions and situation in which you find yourself in.