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I Built the Practice I Always Wanted to Work In—Now I Help Others Do the Same

I’m Lisa Duez—a therapist, trauma‑informed coach, EMDR consultant, and founder of Turning Point Counseling & Consulting in Hampton Roads. After two decades in agencies where clinicians often felt unseen and exhausted, I launched a solo practice in 2016. By 2019, it had grown into a thriving group practice. In the midst of 2020’s challenges, we didn’t shrink—we commissioned two offices and grew to 25+ dedicated therapists.

Today, we deliver collaborative, trauma‑informed care in person and online across Virginia—with clinician well‑being at the core. Beyond leading Turning Point, I offer clinical supervision, EMDR consultation, leadership coaching, speaking engagements, and founded the Clinician Connection Conference—all to empower therapists and practice owners to lead with clarity, boundaries, and care.

If you're ready to build a practice that sustains your heart—and transforms the system—let’s start by connecting with a Clarity Call.

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How a Solo Practice Became a Community of 25+ Clinicians

My journey into business ownership didn’t follow a traditional path—it came later in my career, after years of working in a wide range of agency settings. Over time, it became clear: the bureaucratic systems I was working in weren’t aligned with how I wanted to show up—for my clients, or for my colleagues. The red tape, the burnout, the lack of vision—it just wasn’t my vibe.

So in 2016, I took a leap of faith and opened a solo private practice.

By 2019, that solo practice had evolved into a small group practice. Then came 2020. In the midst of a global shutdown, when so many mental health organizations were contracting, we expanded—twice. We leaned into what mattered most: showing up for our community, and for each other.

Today, Turning Point Counseling and Consulting is home to a team of over 25 clinicians, with two physical offices in Hampton Roads and teletherapy services offered throughout Virginia. At the core of everything we do is a commitment to collaborative, trauma-informed care—and the belief that clinician well-being is not negotiable.

You Don’t Have to Build It Alone

When I started my group practice, I knew I wanted to create something different. Not just a business—but a community. One rooted in empathy, collaboration, and a culture of support—not survival. At Turning Point Counseling and Consulting, we’ve built exactly that: a trauma-informed practice where clinicians feel seen, valued, and empowered to do their best work.

And now? I help other therapists and practice owners do the same.

Through clinical supervision, leadership coaching, and EMDR consultation, I support clinicians and practice leaders who are ready to grow sustainably—without burning out or losing themselves in the process.

If you’re building (or rebuilding) a practice and want a guide who’s walked the road ahead, I’d love to walk with you.

Speaker. Advocate. Storyteller.

In addition to clinical work and coaching, I’m a passionate speaker and educator on the topics that matter most to those doing the work: trauma-informed leadership, moral injury in clinicians, identity and authenticity in leadership, and mental health resiliency.

I believe the best talks are not just informational—they’re transformational. Whether I'm speaking to a packed room at a national conference or leading an intimate supervision training, I focus on creating safe, connected spaces where clinicians can reflect, grow, and feel seen.

In 2023, I founded the Clinician Connection Conference to do exactly that: create a supportive, empowering experience for therapists inside and outside of the therapy room. We focus on real conversations, tangible tools, and

. Learn more about the Clinician Connection Conference here, and join our Facebook community here.

If you’re looking for a speaker for your conference, retreat, or professional development event—I’d love to connect.

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My passion is to help practice owners gain peace, clarity and alignment with their goals.

What if your business could actually support you—your energy, your goals, and your vision?
What if you could use everything you already know about emotions, relationships, and systems—and apply it to your own leadership, with a clear, personalized roadmap?

That’s what strategic coaching for practice owners is all about.

Whether you're growing, rebuilding, or trying to lead without burning out, we’ll create a plan that centers your values and gives you the confidence to move forward with clarity.

If that sounds like what you’ve been craving, let’s talk.