Lisa Bryan, the principal of Sutherland Psychotherapy Associates, LLC., is a licensed, NCC-board certified professional counselor who specializes in the treatment of addictive disease, dual-diagnosis conditions, panic disorder, and depression in children, adolescents, and adults using an holistic-based approach to therapy.

Lisa brings more than 16 years of experience in the mental health field to her practice. Prior to forming SPA, she was lead therapist on the child and adolescent unit of a major psychiatric facility and also served as a counselor for adults with psychological and addictive disorders in several major facilities in the metro Atlanta area.

Before entering the mental health profession, Lisa spent more than 16 years working as a teacher at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Lisa received a Master of Science Degree in Mental Health Counseling from FVSU. She also received a Master of Education Degree in Early Childhood Education and Art Education from Mercer University, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Art Education from Georgia State College.