Lisa Lavella & Associates

At Empower You Experts, we are dedicated to providing you with the highest quality therapy and coaching services. Our team of expert psychologists and therapists, including Dr. Lisa Lavella, Psy. D, Christina Liakopoulos, LCSW, and Dr. Rachelle Beard, PhD, have decades of clinical experience and expertise in a broad range of emotional disorders and self, love/sex, work, family, cultural, and social issues.

Our approach is all-inclusive, providing services to diverse groups, cultural & ethnic groups, all sexual orientations, and all genders. We utilize an eclectic approach with empirically proven methods to provide treatment techniques, strategies, and interventions to our clients, incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Insight-Oriented/Psychodynamic Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing.

We have created an Empower You Experts System to help individuals, couples, and families accomplish self, family, love/relationship, work/school, social, and spiritual life goals using power and energy interventions. Our system is evidence-based and utilizes a unique individualized treatment plan with both short-term and long-term goals, along with recommendations and homework presented during each session. This empowers you to reach your potential and overcome any obstacles that may be standing in your way.

Our Services

We offer a variety of services, including individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, life coaching, teletherapy, and professional and business consulting. Our specializations include anxiety, depression, relationship/couples issues, cancer, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, insomnia, bullying, ADHD, and much more. We are here to help you navigate through any challenges you may be facing and provide you with the tools and strategies needed to overcome them.

Meet Our Therapists

Our team of expert psychologists and therapists are licensed in Arizona, Illinois, and Indiana. Dr. Lisa Lavella, Psy. D, is the President and Psychologist at Empower You Experts and is licensed in Arizona and Illinois. Christina Liakopoulos, LCSW, is the Clinical Director of Empower You Experts and is licensed in Arizona, Illinois, and Indiana. Dr. Rachelle Beard, PhD, is a Psychologist at Empower You Experts and is licensed in Arizona. Together, we have the expertise and experience to provide you with the best possible care and support.

Testimonials

Given the confidential nature of our work, no names or initials will be presented here. However, we have received countless testimonials from our clients expressing their gratitude and satisfaction with the services we provide. Here are a few examples:

"Thank you, Christina! You have really made a difference in the life of my teenage daughter. She feels much more confident today, her grades have improved, and she now has a sense of direction for college."

"Since 2014, my family and I have worked with both Dr. Lisa and Christina for individual and couple's therapy. We are pleased to say how Empower You Experts have helped us gain strategies to manage our anxiety and addictive behaviors and find positive ways to like each other and have fun again."

"Dr. Lisa, I so appreciate all of your help. You have given me the tools and strategies I needed to overcome my challenges and improve my life."

At Empower You Experts, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals and overcome any obstacles that may be standing in your way. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and take the first step towards a happier, healthier you.