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Interviews, articles, and press coverage featuring Lisa R. Savage, LCSW — advocating for children's mental health and equity in care.

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Podcast Episodes
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Published Articles
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Video Appearances
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Speaking Events
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Press Coverage
U.S. News & World Report

How to Use Affirmations to Support Your Child's Learning

Lisa Savage was interviewed for this U.S. News & World Report feature on how positive affirmations can enhance a child's academic and emotional development, encouraging parents to make affirmations part of their child's daily routine.

October 2025
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Podcasts & Interviews
WUNC (NPR)

Why We Need More Therapists of Color

Lisa Savage joined this NPR-affiliate broadcast to discuss the critical need for more therapists of color and her work founding Clinicians of Color to elevate BIPOC mental health professionals.

July 2024
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Practice of the Practice

Building a Better Group Therapy Practice with Lisa Savage

Lisa shared how she built a 50+ clinician group practice and implemented measurement-based care to improve client outcomes.

June 2024
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Press Coverage
CNBC

Why Therapists of Color Are Leaving the Profession

Lisa Savage was quoted in this CNBC feature discussing burnout among therapists of color and the systemic challenges driving professionals out of the field.

September 2022
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Press Coverage
Black Enterprise

Founders Launch Fastest Growing Black-Owned Community of Mental Health Professionals

Black Enterprise profiled Lisa Savage and Kim L. Knight as the founders of Clinicians of Color, a community of over 20,000 mental health professionals dedicated to connecting BIPOC communities to services.

July 2022
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Published Articles
Psychotherapy Networker

White Therapists, Here's What Your Black Colleagues Want You to Know

Co-authored with Kim Knight, this article compiled feedback from 20 therapists of color on race-based trauma and what white colleagues need to understand.

June 2020
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Podcasts & Interviews
ZynnyMe Podcast

Clinicians of Color in Private Practice

Lisa Savage and Kim Knight shared insights into the unique needs and challenges of clinicians of color who are in private practice.

February 2026
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Published Articles
LinkedIn

Harm, Healing, and the Limits of Grit

A reflection on how we teach children resilience and grit, and the importance of recognizing when healing — not perseverance — is what's needed.

November 2025
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Podcasts & Interviews
The Mental Health Evolution Podcast

Advocating for Mental Health Insurance Reform

Lisa discussed her advocacy work in Delaware, rallying local mental health professionals and pushing for crucial reforms in mental health insurance.

October 2024
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YouTube (Practice of the Practice)

Lisa R. Savage, LCSW, Built a 50+ Clinician Practice and Added Measurement-Based Care

A video interview where Lisa discussed building CCD into a 50+ clinician practice and integrating measurement-based care for better outcomes.

June 2024
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Speaking & Training
PESI

Continuing Education Training Courses

Lisa offers professional continuing education courses through PESI, one of the leading providers of CE training for mental health professionals.

January 2024
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Published Articles
Clinicians of Color

Journeying Into My Black Mental Health With My Black Therapist

Lisa explored the importance of establishing a therapeutic alliance between Black clients and Black therapists for effective mental health treatment.

July 2023
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Press Coverage
Therapy Marketer

Black Therapists You Should Be Following

Lisa Savage was featured as one of the notable Black therapists to follow, recognized for founding CCD and the Delaware Center for Counseling & Wellness.

February 2023
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Published Articles
Clinicians of Color

Unpacking the Intersectional Dynamics of Mental Health and Race for Black Women

An exploration of the intersectional challenges Black women face in mental health, examining the compounding effects of race and gender.

February 2023
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Speaking & Training
Mental Health Delaware

Empowering Community Wellness Symposium — Keynote Speaker

Lisa served as a keynote speaker at the Empowering Community Wellness Symposium, sharing her expertise on community mental health and wellness.

January 2023
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Podcasts & Interviews
AFCC New York

Clinicians of Color Founders Interview

Lisa Savage and Kim Knight discussed the founding and mission of Clinicians of Color with the Association for Family and Conciliation Courts.

January 2022
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NASW Pennsylvania

Children's Mental Health Expert Feature

The National Association of Social Workers Pennsylvania chapter featured Lisa Savage discussing children's mental health challenges and behavioral responses.

January 2022
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Vimeo

Discussion on Trauma

Lisa participated in a panel discussion about trauma, sharing her expertise on trauma-informed care for children and families.

December 2021
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Published Articles
SimplePractice

How Providing Mental Health Services in Schools Transformed My Practice

Lisa detailed how she built CCD from a small practice into a 48+ therapist organization serving 92 schools throughout Delaware.

July 2021
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Podcasts & Interviews
Nicki Sanders Leadership Consulting

Social Work Month Interview with Lisa R. Savage, LCSW

A Social Work Month feature interview where Lisa shared her journey into social work, her passion for serving children, and the growth of CCD.

March 2021
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Podcasts & Interviews
Practice of the Practice

Growing a Large Practice by Providing School-Based Therapy

Lisa discussed the strategies behind growing CCD into one of the largest school-based mental health practices in Delaware, serving 90+ schools.

January 2021
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Press Coverage
Delaware DSCYF

Race-Based Trauma Article Recognition

Delaware's Department of Services for Children, Youth & Families highlighted Lisa Savage's co-authored article on race-based trauma for Psychotherapy Networker.

June 2020
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Speaking & Training
Clinicians of Color Academy

Building a School-Based Mental Health Practice That Works

A training program where Lisa shared her proven model for building school-based mental health practices, drawing from CCD's experience serving 80+ schools.

January 2019
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Published Articles
LinkedIn

Delaware Schools Embrace School-Based Mental Health Services

Lisa wrote about the growing adoption of school-based mental health services across Delaware and CCD's pioneering role in the movement.

August 2017
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