Lisa Saponaro
Psychologist, PhD
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
5 Endorsed
7820 Peters Road, Suite E-100, Plantation, FL 33324
Let's Connect (954) 590-0501
Looking for Growth?
It begins with perspective.
While challenges often lead us to seek help, the real magic happens when we shift from overcoming struggles to maximizing our potential. Therapy isn’t just about healing - it’s about unlocking new possibilities for success, well-being, and life satisfaction.
I work with clients who are ready to go beyond just managing pain and instead embrace personal growth. Using evidence-based strategies, we’ll develop a roadmap to help you thrive emotionally and mentally in all areas of life.
If you’re ready to plant the seeds of lasting transformation, let’s connect. Your potential is waiting!
I offer practical and proven methods to help you solve your problems. I have worked effectively with depression and mood disorders, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, trauma resolution, family counseling and relationship issues. I believe in a strength-based approach, and will help you use your assets to achieve your goals.
I Nourish : You Flourish
I provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you will feel heard and supported. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs, offering genuine encouragement, respect, and honest feedback. With years of experience, I’m here to help you navigate challenges and create meaningful change. Let’s grow together.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Lisa Saponaro now - (954) 590-0501
Let's Connect (954) 590-0501
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $275
- Couple Sessions $275
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- AvMed
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- CHAMPVA
- Florida Blue
- Imagine Health
- Medicare
- Meritain Health
- New Directions | Lucet
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- TRICARE
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / PY7494 Lisa Saponaro
- In Practice for 28 years
- Attended University of Memphis, Graduated 2003
- Certificate from Natl Registry of Mental Health 2008
- Certificate from Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) 15386 / 2023
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Divorce, Legal consultation, Evaluations
- Drug Abuse
- Eating Disorders
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obesity
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Testing and Evaluation
- Veterans
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
5 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
associates speak Spanish, Hebrew, French, Creole
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
associates speak Spanish, Hebrew, French, Creole
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Forensic Psychology
- Humanistic
- Hypnotherapy
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Groups
Women’s Trauma Survivor Group
This group is intended for women of any age who have experienced interpersonal violence in their lifetime. The group will provide psychoeducation, coping and grounding skills, and comradery for members. The group is designed to facilitate growth and exploration and to empower women with skills and mantras that reinforce their worth and value. This group is open enrollment and cost is $35/group.
Expertise
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
Types of Therapy
Trauma Focused
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$30-$50
Group Meets
Every Tue 7 P.M. - 8 P.M.
Location
Center for Psychological Growth and Wellness
7820 Peters Road
Suite E-100
Plantation, FL 33324
Email Lisa Saponaro about this group or call - (954) 590-0501
Women’s Survivor Group (interpersonal violence)
pending
Location
Center for Psychological Growth and Wellness
7820 Peters Rd
Suite E100
Plantation, FL 33324
Email Lisa Saponaro about this group or call - (954) 590-0501
Parenting Skills Group
This group is designed for parents who have school aged children. Group is designed to address strategies to improve listening, compliance and general misbehaviors. Parents of children with ADHD, Autism, behavior problems and emotional struggles are all excellent candidates for this group. Group is provided via telehealth and is open to single parents or couples at a cost of $35/session.
Expertise
ADHD
Autism
Parenting
Types of Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Session Cost
$30-$50
Location
Center for Psychological Growth and Wellness
7820 Peters Rd
Suite E100
Plantation, FL 33324
Email Lisa Saponaro about this group or call - (954) 590-0501
Location
Primary Location
Center for Psychological Growth and Wellness
7820 Peters Road
Suite E-100
Plantation, FL 33324
(954) 590-0501Email me