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Lisa Firestone, Ph.D.

For the past 20 years, Dr. Lisa Firestone has been a practicing clinical psychologist in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, California. Lisa works as the Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association and a Senior Editor at PsychAlive.org. She has published numerous professional articles, and most recently was the co-author of Sex and Love in Intimate Relationships (APA Books, 2006), Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice (New Harbinger, 2002), and Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: The Wisdom of Psychotherapy (APA Books, 2003). An accomplished and much requested lecturer, Lisa represents The Glendon Association at national and international conferences, presenting on topics that include couple relations, parenting, and suicide and violence prevention,. Additionally, in conjunction with Joyce Catlett, Lisa conducts intensive Voice Therapy training seminars in Santa Barbara, CA. Lisa received her Ph.D. from the California School of Professional Psychology in 1991. Since 1987, she has been involved in clinical training and applied research in suicide and violence. In collaboration with Dr. Robert Firestone, Lisa’s studies have resulted in the development of the Firestone Assessment of Self-Destructive Thoughts (FAST) and the Firestone Assessment of Violent Thoughts (FAVT).

Stories By Lisa Firestone, Ph.D.

Love

This Is What People Who Are Afraid To Love Do

By Lisa Firestone, Ph.D.Dec 18, 2015

There are many ways we unknowingly push love away when we are afraid to love. Most...
Healthy relationships

How To Strengthen Your Relationship By One Positive Act

By Lisa Firestone, Ph.D.Dec 12, 2015

How this simple act can dramatically strengthen your relationship In my 30 years working with couples,...
Gratitude

Why Gratitude Is Something We Should All Be Grateful For

By Lisa Firestone, Ph.D.Nov 20, 2015

If you consider the many ways that gratitude benefits us you’ll soon realize that we should...
Loneliness

This Is Probably The Best Way To Conquer Loneliness

By Lisa Firestone, Ph.D.Nov 7, 2015

Change how you see yourself to change your feelings of loneliness Every one of us will...
Forgiveness

Why You Need To Practice Forgiveness In Your Relationship

By Lisa Firestone, Ph.D.Oct 13, 2015

Do you practice forgiveness enough in your relationship? Studies show the vital role forgiveness plays for happy...
Personal Development

How To Stop Feeling Insecure In A Relationship

By Lisa Firestone, Ph.D.Sep 26, 2015

Feeling insecure in a relationship seems “go with the territory” when we really care about someone but...