LISA GERNAND, LMSW (she/her)
CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Lisa is a social worker with several years of experience supporting children and teens in both Michigan and Minnesota across educational, community mental health, and juvenile justice settings. She brings a practice grounded in genuine curiosity, compassion, and the belief that all young people communicate their needs through behavior and nervous-system responses.
In therapy, Lisa partners with kids, teens, and their families to explore emotions, strengthen regulation, and build coping strategies that feel authentic and accessible. She centers each client’s voice and autonomy, supporting them in developing a positive sense of self, expressing emotions in ways that feel right for them, and building safe, connected relationships.
Much of Lisa’s work has taken place in schools, where she has supported students with high behavior-support needs and collaborated with educators to create environments where students feel safe, included, and able to learn. She values working alongside families and support teams to create consistent, compassionate systems of care.
As a 200-hour Certified Yoga Teacher, Lisa also weaves mindful movement, breathing, and grounding practices into sessions when aligned with a client’s interests and consent.
Outside of Well-Bean Lisa works with Kent County special education programs that support students with high behavior support needs. She earned her BA from Kalamazoo College and an MSW from the University of Minnesota. She holds clinical and macro social work licensure in Michigan and is additionally certified as a school social worker.
Areas of Speciality:
CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Lisa is a social worker with several years of experience supporting children and teens in both Michigan and Minnesota across educational, community mental health, and juvenile justice settings. She brings a practice grounded in genuine curiosity, compassion, and the belief that all young people communicate their needs through behavior and nervous-system responses.
In therapy, Lisa partners with kids, teens, and their families to explore emotions, strengthen regulation, and build coping strategies that feel authentic and accessible. She centers each client’s voice and autonomy, supporting them in developing a positive sense of self, expressing emotions in ways that feel right for them, and building safe, connected relationships.
Much of Lisa’s work has taken place in schools, where she has supported students with high behavior-support needs and collaborated with educators to create environments where students feel safe, included, and able to learn. She values working alongside families and support teams to create consistent, compassionate systems of care.
As a 200-hour Certified Yoga Teacher, Lisa also weaves mindful movement, breathing, and grounding practices into sessions when aligned with a client’s interests and consent.
Outside of Well-Bean Lisa works with Kent County special education programs that support students with high behavior support needs. She earned her BA from Kalamazoo College and an MSW from the University of Minnesota. She holds clinical and macro social work licensure in Michigan and is additionally certified as a school social worker.
Areas of Speciality:
- Supporting clients with ADHD,
Autism and other Diverse Neurotypes - Supporting clients with Anxiety and Depression symptoms
- Teaching and practicing Coping and Regulation Skills / Routines
- Supporting clients and families through School Related Challenges
- Supporting LGBTQIA+ clients and families
