Lisa Norden-Infante
Doctoral Candidate • Registered Clinical Counsellor
Lisa Norden-Infante
Meaningful change happens when clients feel seen, understood, and supported as whole people.
I am a Pre-Doctoral Resident and Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) who brings a warm, collaborative approach to my work with children, youth, adults, couples, and families. I integrate evidence-based practices such as Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, EMDR, and mindfulness-based approaches, while also making room for humour, creativity, and real connection in the therapeutic process.
My work is grounded in relationships. I believe that change happens when clients feel heard and supported as whole people, not defined by symptoms or diagnoses alone. My background in clinical counselling and play therapy allows me to adapt my approach to each individual, keeping therapy (and assessment) engaging and attuned to the client’s needs at every stage of life.
In addition to therapy, I provide psychological and psychoeducational assessments. I approach assessment as a collaborative and therapeutic process, placing results within the larger context of who a person is. I’ve seen how assessments can help children, youth, and adults better understand themselves. They can highlight strengths, learning styles, and areas where additional support may be helpful. I am particularly passionate about helping clients see more of themselves than what can be measured alone. Qualities such as creativity, kindness, humour, curiosity, and storytelling often emerge through a relational assessment process.
I regularly work alongside parents and caregivers to share assessment results in gentle, developmentally appropriate ways that feel empowering rather than overwhelming. I prioritize transparency and welcome questions throughout the process, ensuring families feel informed and supported. During sessions, I remain attuned to each client’s capacity and comfort, making space for breaks, movement, play, humour, and connection as needed.
I have worked with children, youth, and families in a variety of settings, including private practice, community organizations, and volunteer roles. These experiences have shaped my collaborative, strengths-based approach and deepened my respect for family systems and lived experience. My work is also informed by my own life roles as a wife, mother of five adult children, daughter, and friend—experiences that continually reinforce the importance of authenticity, clear communication, and meaningful connection.
I am approved by the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) as a mental health service provider and am committed to improving access to culturally respectful and community-informed care.
I also provide supervision and consultation to student and emerging therapists across the province. I find this work both energizing and rewarding.
