Lisa Rothfus

What Trainings Have You Received in Family Therapy,
Parent Child Contact Problems, & Resist-Refuse Dynamics?

(Please see CV on my website
and links to my informational YouTube videos)

I began my clinical training as a family therapist at McLean Hospital, a Harvard-affiliated teaching hospital in Massachusetts, in 1987. In 1988, I completed post-graduate training at the Cambridge Family Institute in Boston, Massachusetts. I have since worked for 30+ years with children and Families, and have completed 11 years of specialized training in parent–child contact problems and reunification therapy, including advanced training with leading professionals in the field including:

• Amy Baker, PhD – Restoring Families Connection
• Bill Eddie – High Conflict Institute
• Dr. Wiliam Burnet – Doctor & Researcher on Parental Alienation
• Ashish Joshi – Lawyer for High Conflict litigation in US, Canada and the United Kingdom
• Alyson Jones, LPC – Moving Families Forward Training- Canada
• Dr. Steve Miller & Linda Gottlieb – 30-hour training on Parental Alienation
• Association of Family and Conciliation Courts – 25-hour training on Parent Child Contact Problems
• Turning Points for Families, NY – 40-hour – Intensive Family Therapy Reunification for Severe Alienation

I recently contributed the Forward to the book Building Bridges of Hope: Strengthening Co-parent & Family Bonds.

Do You Offer Reunification Therapy?

Yes, I offer Reunification therapy for mild, moderate to severe cases of parent child contact problems. I require a court order to begin these services.

Do You Incorporate Parenting and Co-Parenting Education into
Reunification Therapy?

As part of my reunification services, I incorporate a required on-line co-parenting class and request a certification of completion from parents. I also integrate evidence-based parenting approaches, including Love & Logic and relational neurobiological strategies informed by the work of Dr. Dan Siegel. Parenting styles are evaluated during the intake process, and recommendations for adjustments in parenting strategies are an integral component of therapy. The impact of these strategies on the family system is consistently addressed throughout the reunification process.

Do you Offer individual therapy for Children or Adolescents?

I have worked extensively with children and adolescents in my practice and have received extensive training in anxiety disorders, depression, self-harming behaviors, EMDR training for treating trauma, treatment in eating disorders, ADD and ADHD, and the unique needs of gifted and talented youth. I also have experience working with autistic children in both individual and family therapy.

Do You offer Parent-Coordination & Co-Parent Counseling Services?

Yes, I offer both in my practice. Both Parent Coordination and co-parent counseling can be court ordered.

Do You Offer Family Counseling Services In Your Practice?

Yes, I offer family therapy for families struggling with separation, divorce, and custody-related challenges.

Do You Perform Custody Evaluations, Provide Guardian Ad Litem (GAL)
Services, or Expert Witness Testimony on High Conflict Cases?

I do not perform custody evaluations or offer Expert Witness Testimony in court. I also no longer offer Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) services.

Do You Offer Afternoon, Evening Time, or Weekend Sessions?

My office hours are generally between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. I do offer late afternoon and select evening appointments, as well as sessions on one Saturday each month.

Do You Take Insurance? & Financial Information

My practice is private pay. I do not accept insurance; however, I can provide a superbill for individual or family therapy services that can be submitted to an insurance company for potential reimbursement. Retainers are required for reunification therapy, parent coordination, or co-parenting counseling services. All fees and payment terms are outlined in my contract.