Lisa DeCosta
Offers
In-person and virtual appointments
- Clinical Counsellor
- Woman
Accepting new patients
Provider's hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
4:00 pm
-
7:00 pm
Tuesday
4:00 pm
-
7:00 pm
Wednesday
4:00 pm
-
7:00 pm
Thursday
Closed
Friday
By appointment only
Saturday
By appointment only
Provider information
Description
With over 30 years of experience working with children, youth, and families, I've had the privilege of evolving my career from supported child development to clinical youth case manager at Mental Health and Addictions, driving meaningful change and growth. For the past 17 years, my passion has focused on strengthening attachment between caregivers and their children, aged 0-6, to unlock better mental health outcomes for our younger generations. Outside of work, nature's beauty is my inspiration, and I cherish every moment spent exploring the great outdoors with my children and grandkids
Conditions
- Addiction
- Adjustment disorder
- Alcohol Abuse
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
- Bullying
- Depression
- Drug Abuse
- Emotion Regulation
- Emotional Abuse
- Grief, loss, bereavement
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Learning Disabilities
- Mood disorders
- Obsessive- Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Panic disorder
- Parenting
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Substance Abuse
Services
- Attachment-based therapy
- Family counselling
- Person-centered therapy
- Solution-focused brief therapy
- Strength-based therapy
- Teen mental health
- Trauma informed care
Clientele
- Adults (18+)
- Children (under 12)
- Families
- Teens (13-17)
Languages spoken
- English
Education
- Bachelor of Arts In Human And Social Development (CYC) University Of Victoria, BC
- Master of Science in The Neuroscience and Psychology of Mental Health- King’s College, London England
Professional associations
- Canadian Professional Canadian Association
Facility: Lisa DeCosta Barefoot Discoverie-
Summary
Barefoot Discoveries Counselling offers a variety of services aimed at improving the mental health of children and youth. This includes *Attachment Education for parents (Circle of Security Parenting) *Attachment Intervention (VIPP-SD) *Parenting support for families who have a child(ren) and/or youth diagnosed with exceptional needs. *Support children and youth with one to one counselling sessions **Coming soon: January 2026: EMDR to support children, youth and families who are dealing with developmental trauma.
Business hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
4:00 pm
-
7:00 pm
Tuesday
4:00 pm
-
7:00 pm
Wednesday
4:00 pm
-
7:00 pm
Thursday
Closed
Friday
By appointment only
Saturday
By appointment only
Services & supplies
- Attachment-based therapy
- Family counselling
- Person-centered therapy
- Solution-focused brief therapy
- Strength-based therapy
- Teen mental health
- Trauma informed care
Amenities
- Close to public transit
- Free parking
