Born and raised in the Cayman Islands, Lisandra completed her undergraduate and graduate studies in the United States, where she received her clinical training and gained several years of practical experience before bringing that experience home to Cayman.
Lisandra understands that navigating life’s challenges can feel overwhelming and that reaching out for support can be a significant step. She strives to create a warm, accepting, and non-judgmental space where clients feel safe exploring their experiences, developing a deeper understanding of themselves, and working towards meaningful change. She believes that the therapeutic relationship is an important part of this process and approaches each client with compassion, curiosity, and respect for their individual story.
Lisandra has experience working with individuals across diverse cultural backgrounds, gender identities, and life experiences, with a particular focus on trauma-responsive care. Her work includes supporting survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and abuse; individuals processing past traumatic experiences and understanding how those experiences may continue to affect their present lives; and those navigating grief and loss, sexual concerns, identity, relationships, and intergenerational trauma. She has also received specialized training in providing affirming counseling to members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Her therapeutic approach is grounded in Adlerian principles, with an emphasis on connection, belonging, encouragement, and understanding how life experiences shape the way individuals see themselves and the world around them. Lisandra integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and multicultural approaches to help clients develop greater insight while identifying practical steps towards their goals.
Lisandra is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based therapy commonly used to support individuals who have experienced trauma and other distressing life experiences. Mindfulness, self-compassion, and gratitude are also meaningful elements of her work and may be incorporated into therapy to support greater awareness, emotional regulation, and a more compassionate relationship with oneself.
Lisandra works with pre-teens, teens, and adults, recognizing that every stage of life brings its own challenges, transitions, and opportunities for growth. She is committed to meeting clients where they are and supporting them as they work towards greater healing, connection, and a life that feels more aligned with what matters to them.