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Dr. Lisa’s real-world advice and step-by-step recommendations for recognizing and helping troubled individuals is invaluable to parents and professionals alike

Dr. Lisa"Dr. Lisa" Boesky, is a national speaker, media psychologist, and author of books and DVDs on emotional and behavioral issues. She has worked with a wide range of individuals—from those who were mildly stressed to the most troubled, challenging, and dangerous individuals in psychiatric hospitals and jails and prisons.

Dr. Lisa has appeared on 20/20, The Early Show, Morning Show with Mike and Juliet, Montel, Fox Radio, NPR, Family Circle, USA Today and many more.....

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Dr. Lisa on TV!

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Each year Dr. Lisa captivates, trains, and inspires thousands of parents and professionals across the US with her high-energy and interactive presentations on depression, self-injury ("cutting"), school problems, ADHD, bipolar disorder, delinquency, alcohol/drugs, eating disorders, school violence, suicide and other important issues. She also helps adults understand what is NORMAL and EXPECTED during adolescence and young adulthood.

Dr. Lisa's new book When to Worry: How to Tell if Your Teen Needs Help—and What to Do About It has become a runaway hit.

Dr. Lisa has consulted on mental health policy for a variety of agencies, helped develop a mental health screening tool, and is regularly sought by legal professionals to serve as an expert witness on cases involving mental health and suicide.

PhotoDr. Lisa’s excellent reputation and popularity as a public speaker and author are due to her passion, warmth, humor and unique ability to make complex information interesting and easy-to-understand.


Academics

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Ph.D. & M.A. in Clinical Psychology
bullet B.A. in Psychology (Magna Cum Laude & Distinction in Major)
bullet Adjunct Professor, University of Washington, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Member

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American Psychological Association (APA)

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California Psychological Association (CPA)

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San Diego Psychological Association (SDPA)
(Chair, “Public Education and Media Committee)

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National Speakers Association (NSA)

bullet 25th Silver Anniversar Edition of Who’s Who of American Women
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2007-2008 and 2008-2009 Who’s Who in Science and Engineering

Key Resources
bullet Dr. Lisa’s book Juvenile Offenders With Mental Health Disorders: Who Are They and What Do We Do With Them was a key resource in a U.S. Senate Hearing and is a standard in the field of corrections.
 
 
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