Meet the Team
A Message from the Founder
Hello! I’m Dr. Lisa Bendimez, welcome to our practice which is dedicated to cultivating a supportive environment for healing and the pursuit of a fulfilling life. At Holistic Psychological Services, Inc., we are committed to dismantling abusive systems that perpetuate oppression. Our goal is to ensure that individuals in POC and LGBTQ+ communities feel empowered on their journey toward holistic well-being.
Lisa Bendimez, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist + Founder
Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
Rebuilding after narcissistic abuse often requires more than just “moving on.” It involves rebuilding self-trust, understanding unhealthy patterns, and learning how to stop repeating painful relationship cycles.
- Identifying Emotional Manipulation & Gaslighting
- Rebuilding Self-Trust & Confidence
- Understanding Trauma Bonds & Attachment Patterns
- Setting Boundaries Without Guilt
- Learning to Recognize Red Flags Earlier
Effects of Unresolved Childhood Trauma
Childhood trauma can shape how we respond to stress, conflict, relationships, and emotional safety as adults. Healing involves understanding these patterns and learning healthier ways to regulate and respond.
- Understanding Childhood Trauma Responses
- Managing Emotional Triggers as an Adult
- Healing Hypervigilance & Anxiety Responses
- Improving Emotional Regulation
- Building Secure & Healthy Relationships
- Reparenting & Developing Self-Compassion
Paola Gutierrez, AMFT
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Supervised by Dr. Lisa Bendimez
Anxious Attachment & Emotionally Unavailable Partners
Struggling with anxious attachment can make relationships feel confusing, emotionally exhausting, and difficult to feel secure in, especially when you find yourself repeatedly drawn to avoidant or emotionally unavailable partners.
- Understanding Anxious Attachment Patterns
- Learn to Stop Chasing Unavailable Partners
- Managing Overthinking & Relationship Anxiety
- Creating Secure & Healthy Relationships
(Sliding scale options may be available—please inquire for more details.)
Couples Therapy
Helping couples strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and deepen emotional connection.
- Rebuild Trust & Emotional Intimacy
- Heal Past Wounds
- Improve Communication & Conflict Resolution
- Navigate Attachment Differences
- Develop Healthier Communication Styles
Additional Specialties
Integrative care that honors and supports the whole person in a compassionate and collaborative way.
- ADHD, Autism & Neurodivergence
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Anxiety Management
- Depression Support