Today we’d like to introduce you to Lisa Strube.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I lost my leg after I got hit by a car when I was 18 years old. It was devastating and I didn’t know how to cope. The loss and grief were too much to feel. As result, I was on autopilot for years. I watched a lot of tv, kept to myself, and avoided my pain. Then one day, I realized I wanted more from life.
I wanted a life that I could celebrate and fall in love with. I did Toastmasters, rock climbed, tried anything I found interesting, and
dated a lot. Life was fun again. Ultimately, this led me going back to school because I wanted to help people find the answers to their own lives.
I got my master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling at Mercer University. Here, I met my former boss, Anna Kaye. She’s a seasoned Sex Therapist who has been in the field for years. I began working with her a few years after graduation. While being a therapist is challenging, it was the best choice I made in my life.
I have the opportunity to help people with various relationship, sexual, and mental health issues. The greatest gift of this career is helping people connect with themselves and their partners in loving ways for the first time after being in distress for so long. Eventually, I went on to have a private practice of my own and I’m exhilarated with this new chapter. I also have a family that makes me feel loved everyday.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
I had a lot of struggles. Most of them of them were doubts I had about myself. After my accident, I faced depression, anxiety, and deep self doubt. I blamed myself for the accident because I made many bad choices during that time in my life. At that time I had the mentality that if I made better choices I would not have lost my leg. Also, I was listening to what other people thought I should do. Consequently, I was miserable in a job I hated. I stayed for the benefits and the consistent paycheck. Then as I gained confidence, I would compare myself to others. Some people doubted me and said negative things about I wanted to accomplish. Never listen to the haters.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
Lisa Jo Therapy is my private practice and apart of my heart. I am a psychotherapist. who specializes in s*x therapy, relationship therapy, and trauma. I work with high achieving individuals and couples that are very successful in many parts of their life. However, they can’t get the relationship and/or s*x part down. They come in distressed, frustrated, and ashamed.
My intense training has taught me to give space to my clients and be curious about the issues they struggles with. I focus on consistently meeting them where they are because that helps them feel seen. Additionally, gentle curiosity and walking along side them leads them to insightful experiences that creates connection and safety for their relationships and intimacy. Clients already have their own answers. It is my job to guide them there.
A lot of colleagues and people in my life tell me how powerful my compassion is towards others. I have been through many heartbreaking experiences and that has allowed me to be very aware and tuned into emotion.
Something that sets me apart is that I appreciate feed back because it makes me better. Also, I tell everyone, even my clients that I’m human. I don’t know everything and I can learn grom anyone. Furthermore, in my professional and personal life,taking accountability is very important to me. It’s too difficult to be in a relationship where someone can’t apologize. I try to model this for my clients and be in relationships that support this in my personal life. Lastly,I believe supporting and uplifting others. One of my favorite supervisors says, We’re better together. ”
Brandwise, I am proud of the education I put out there about the various issues I see in s*xual, mental, emotional, and relational health. Quality education results in a better s*x life, a better quality of life, and more emotional and mental stability. Also, I am constantly saying in my content that,”you are not alone.” That can be a starting point for healing for so many.
With amazing training and vast experience under my belt, I love seeing how I’m helping my couples and individuals work through painful issues and get to better more fulfilling places in their lives. If anyone is looking for long-lasting, meaningful change their relationship and s*x lives please come see me. Additionally, I have a love for public speaking and plan to do workshops about love, s*x, and intimacy.
My goal is to motivate people to challenge long lasting s*x and relationship myths because they cause more harm than good. I’m also in the process of setting up an e-commerce s*xual wellness store with a heavy education component. Additionally,look for me on various podcasts and I’ll be writing about my adventures as a s*x therapist in a blog.
Are there any apps, books, podcasts, blogs or other resources you think our readers should check out?
The Emotionally Focused Therapy Podcast
Calm App
The Alchemist-Paulo Coelho
I love music. It makes me feel alive and/or relaxed-Cannons, Pompaloose, Radiohead, Postmodern Jukebox
Maya Angelou-Heart of a Woman
Matters of the Heart -Thema Bryant PhD
Attachment in Psychotherapy-David J. Wallin
Come As You Are-Emily Nagoski
Guide To Getting It On-Paul Joannides
On Writing-Stephen King
Ted Talks: The Official Ted Guide-Chris Anderson
The Growth Mindset-Carol S. Deck PhD
The Tao of Pooh-Benjamin Hoff
Daring Greatly- Brene Brown
Hold Me Tight- Sue Johnson
LeBron James series on Calm Train Your Mind
Self Compassion-Kristen Neff
What happened to you? Conversations n Healing, Trauma, and Resilience-Oprah Winfrey, Brad D. Perry
The Happiness Equation-Neil Parischa
I have various consultation,networking, and supervised groups that help me grow and have community as well.
Ted Talks
Brene Brown “The Power of Vulnerability”
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie “The Danger of a Single Story”
Tim Urban- In the Mind of a Master Procrastinator
Cameron Russell-“Looks aren’t Everything ”
Mel Robbins-“How to Stop Screwing Yourself Over”
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.lisajotherapy.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisajotherapy/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-strube/
- Other: https://pillowtalkpro.substack.com/
Image Credits
Jason Shih did all my professional shots
Lisa Strube
