Lisa Howard-Bilodeau, MSW, LICSW

Lisa Howard-Bilodeau received her undergraduate degree from University of Massachusetts at Lowell.  She received a BA in Psychology with a minor in Sociology.  She obtained her Masters degree in Social Work from Salem State College with a concentration in children, family, and group counseling.

Areas of interest include family preservation, couples counseling, empowerment and enhancing optimal potential in individuals and families.  Lisa previously worked in an adolescent residential facility as a family therapist and had great success with difficult and resistant clients.

Her ability in utilizing community resources for her clients has been a strength.  Focusing on a strengths perspective with her client’s, Lisa’s clinical work is guided by choice & reality theory, behavior modification as well as encompassing systematic and relational perspectives.

Presently Lisa works as a Guidance Counselor in a local school system.  There she started a peer support group for students and has organized summer activities to offer students additional support throughout the summer when needed.

Lisa continues her work with the surrounding communities through her private practice.