Our Team

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Lisa is the founder/CEO of Serenity Shores Therapy Co. and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate. Lisa holds a master's in psychology as well as a master's in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialization in child and adolescent therapy. Lisa has past experience working with at-risk adolescents and their families for a non-profit as well as experience working with adults with various diagnoses and couples in conflict. Lisa uses a systemic, client-centered, experiential approach with her clients, which incorporates the many life systems and allows for a "hands on" approach with skill learning. Lisa is very passionate for mental health and holds the belief that everyone can live better with the right guidance. Lisa has worked very hard to remove barriers for quality mental health care and has carried that into Serenity Shores Therapy Co.  Lisa is very upbeat, personable and prioritizes a strong and comfortable therapeutic relationship with her clients. She was born and raised in Ohio (Go Bucks!!) and moved to Wilmington in 2013.  Outside of work, Lisa loves to spend quality time with her family and friends, loves to be on/in the water, is a true crime/horror movie fan, enjoys watching college ball and F1, and prefers gardening and painting for her self-care.

 Oriana holds a master's degree in social work and is currently completing her second master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. She is bilingual and bicultural and utilizes evidence-based treatments such as Functional Family Therapy to manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and distress caused by life stressors. She uses an integrative approach that combines behavioral and psychodynamic modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, behavioral activation, emotion-focused therapy, and trauma-focused treatment. She has experience working with survivors of domestic violence, as well as with families in conflict and adolescents who have committed juvenile offenses. Oriana currently works with adolescents and adults with a variety of diagnoses, couples with relational conflict, and individuals and families affected by substance use and codependency. She is compassionate, empathetic, and non-judgmental. 

"Let me accompany you on your journey toward overall well-being. Your story matters and deserves to be told. My goal is to provide an environment where you feel safe and comfortable being yourself, and one that fosters reflection and growth."- Oriana

Matthew is a Marine Corps veteran, serving 12.5 years in the United States Marine Corps. Matthew currently serves as Serenity Shores Therapy's Chief Operations Officer, leading marketing, finance, and day-to-day operations of the company. Matthew is dedicated to the growth and mission of Serenity Shores Therapy Co. and promotes this mission to the community through various events and meetings with community service providers. In his spare time, Matt is a football (Roll Tide!!) and motorsports enthusiast, enjoys reading up on history, and enjoys being out on the water.