Dr. Lisa Loury Lomas

Dr. Lisa Loury-Lomas is a licensed clinical professional counselor and mental health expert with more than three decades of experience in psychology. Loury-Lomas holds a Bachelor of Science in psychology, a Master of Arts in clinical psychology with a focus on father absence and its effect on self-esteem, and a Doctor of Philosophy in general psychology with emphasis on applied social psychology, the impostor phenomenon, and self-esteem as they relate to development, motivation, and success. Her academic background informs her clinical practice and public engagement in the mental health field.

Loury-Lomas is the founder of Lisa Listens, a global mental health practice serving clients across the Midwest, the East Coast, and internationally. She specializes in mood disorders, trauma, grief, diversity, equity and inclusion, life adjustment disorders, and couples therapy. Her services include individual, couples, and family counseling, as well as corporate workshops, professional development seminars, and life coaching. Loury-Lomas utilizes approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, solution focused brief therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and compassion-focused therapy. She holds certifications in anxiety, depression, grief, telehealth medicine, and is a certified clinical trauma professional.

Loury-Lomas has worked in the judicial branch of government, academia, and the private sector. Her publications and contributions to education and mental health led to appointments on the Howard County Mental and Behavioral Health Task Force and the Board of Directors for the Howard County National Alliance of the Mentally Ill. She has also served as Eastern Area Director of The Links, Incorporated, where she was appointed the first Eastern Area Mental Health Chair, resulting in the integration of mental health into the organization's national programming.

As a keynote speaker, Loury-Lomas addresses audiences at events such as the NAACP Leadership Summit and the World Diversity Leadership Summit in Vienna, Austria. She presents on topics including mental health, psychology, social sciences, personal growth, business consulting, health and wellness, and healthcare. Her approach emphasizes identifying barriers, recognizing strengths, and implementing strategies for personal and professional development. Loury-Lomas is recognized for her expertise at the intersection of mental wellness, human development, and organizational leadership.