About Dr. Lisette Sanchez
Dr. Lisette Sanchez, PhD is a bilingual and bicultural licensed psychologist, speaker and coach based out of Southern California. She is the founder of Calathea Wellness Coaching and Psychological Services, Inc.
Dr. Lisette is passionate about demystifying and destigmatizing therapy and mental wellness. She believes “knowledge empowers” and has made it her mission to provide resources that empower you to be the best version of yourself. She recently launched an IGTV Series, “Consejos w/ Dr. Lisette Sanchez,” in order to increase access to information about mental wellness and therapy.
Dr. Lisette began her training at UC San Diego, where she majored in psychology. During her time at UCSD, she participated in the Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program, a federally funded program that prepares undergraduate students who come from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds and demonstrate strong academic potential for doctoral studies. This program provided her with resources to begin her graduate education journey and inspired her interest in research.
Dr. Lisette then moved to New York City, where she completed a dual masters degree in psychological counseling from Teachers College at Columbia University. During her graduate program, Dr. Lisette received the prestigious Arthur Zankel Urban Fellowship, a financial aid award to work with disadvantaged inner-city youth. This experience further enhanced her passion for destigmatizing mental health, building community, and sharing knowledge.
Dr. Lisette completed her doctorate in counseling psychology at the University of Oregon. During her time there, she strengthened her clinical skills, solidified her research interest in career development, and completed a Spanish Language Psychological Service and Research Specialization.
On a personal note, Dr. Lisette was raised in the San Fernando Valley by hard working-class immigrant parents from Mexico and El Salvador. She enjoys spending time with loved ones, exploring new places, and taking her cat, Louie, on walks.