Collective Dysregulation: Practicing Trauma Therapy in Chaotic Times with Lisa Hayes

Lisa Hayes, MSW, LISW-S is a Clinical Social Worker based in Columbus, OH. Lisa graduated with a master’s degree in Social Work from The Ohio State University. Her undergraduate education is in Sociology and Gender Studies; her academic and professional focus has always included special considerations for issues of gender identity, sexuality, race and social representation.

Lisa’s clinical experiences include work with complex trauma; complex PTSD; anxiety; panic disorders; interpersonal relationship health; residential alcohol and drug treatment; inpatient psychiatric hospitalization; significant life transitions; racial/ethnic and culturally specific trauma and identity; LGBTQIA+ specific support needs; depression; complex dissociation; Military Veteran experiences; sexual assault and childhood sexual abuse. Lisa’s clinical practice has primarily focused on the treatment of adolescents and adults. Lisa is energized by environments of learning, collaboration and increased understanding; she has provided local, national and international trainings focused on the impacts of trauma and its effects on individuals, communities and families. In her therapeutic work, Lisa uses a variety of expressive and experiential therapeutic interventions all aimed at identifying and celebrating the strengths of each person.

Lisa is currently employed by The Ohio State University, maintains a part-time private practice, is co-owner of The Trauma & Wellness Institute and serves as the Director of the EMDR Therapy Training Program for BIPOC Clinicians with the Institute for Creative Mindfulness.

When not at work Lisa enjoys reading, laughing with her sisters, going to concerts with her godson, dancing with her nephew, traveling with her partner and playing with her dog.