Clinicians of Color in Private Practice
ZynnyMe Podcast · 2026-02-11 · podcast
Lisa Savage and Kim Knight shared insights into the unique needs and challenges of clinicians of color who are in private practice.
In the Media
Press coverage, podcasts, articles, and speaking appearances featuring The Center for Child Development and our clinical team.
Harm, Healing, and the Limits of Grit
LinkedIn · 2025-11-14 · article
A reflection on how we teach children resilience and grit, and the importance of recognizing when healing — not perseverance — is what's needed.
How to Use Affirmations to Support Your Child's Learning
U.S. News & World Report · 2025-10-28 · press
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.
Advocating for Mental Health Insurance Reform
The Mental Health Evolution Podcast · 2024-10-08 · podcast
Lisa discussed her advocacy work in Delaware, rallying local mental health professionals and pushing for crucial reforms in mental health insurance.
Why We Need More Therapists of Color
WUNC (NPR) · 2024-07-25 · podcast
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.
Building a Better Group Therapy Practice with Lisa Savage
Practice of the Practice · 2024-06-24 · podcast
Lisa shared how she built a 50+ clinician group practice and implemented measurement-based care to improve client outcomes.
Lisa R. Savage, LCSW, Built a 50+ Clinician Practice and Added Measurement-Based Care
YouTube (Practice of the Practice) · 2024-06-24 · video
A video interview where Lisa discussed building CCD into a 50+ clinician practice and integrating measurement-based care for better outcomes.
Continuing Education Training Courses
PESI · 2024-01-01 · speaking
Lisa offers professional continuing education courses through PESI, one of the leading providers of CE training for mental health professionals.
Journeying Into My Black Mental Health With My Black Therapist
Clinicians of Color · 2023-07-31 · article
Lisa explored the importance of establishing a therapeutic alliance between Black clients and Black therapists for effective mental health treatment.
Black Therapists You Should Be Following
Therapy Marketer · 2023-02-21 · press
Lisa Savage was featured as one of the notable Black therapists to follow, recognized for founding CCD and the Delaware Center for Counseling & Wellness.
Unpacking the Intersectional Dynamics of Mental Health and Race for Black Women
Clinicians of Color · 2023-02-08 · article
An exploration of the intersectional challenges Black women face in mental health, examining the compounding effects of race and gender.
Empowering Community Wellness Symposium — Keynote Speaker
Mental Health Delaware · 2023-01-01 · speaking
Lisa served as a keynote speaker at the Empowering Community Wellness Symposium, sharing her expertise on community mental health and wellness.
Why Therapists of Color Are Leaving the Profession
CNBC · 2022-09-28 · press
Lisa Savage was quoted in this CNBC feature discussing burnout among therapists of color and the systemic challenges driving professionals out of the field.
Founders Launch Fastest Growing Black-Owned Community of Mental Health Professionals
Black Enterprise · 2022-07-22 · press
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.
Clinicians of Color Founders Interview
AFCC New York · 2022-01-01 · podcast
Lisa Savage and Kim Knight discussed the founding and mission of Clinicians of Color with the Association for Family and Conciliation Courts.
Children's Mental Health Expert Feature
NASW Pennsylvania · 2022-01-01 · press
The National Association of Social Workers Pennsylvania chapter featured Lisa Savage discussing children's mental health challenges and behavioral responses.
Discussion on Trauma
Vimeo · 2021-12-16 · video
Lisa participated in a panel discussion about trauma, sharing her expertise on trauma-informed care for children and families.
How Providing Mental Health Services in Schools Transformed My Practice
SimplePractice · 2021-07-01 · article
Lisa detailed how she built CCD from a small practice into a 48+ therapist organization serving 92 schools throughout Delaware.
Social Work Month Interview with Lisa R. Savage, LCSW
Nicki Sanders Leadership Consulting · 2021-03-01 · podcast
A Social Work Month feature interview where Lisa shared her journey into social work, her passion for serving children, and the growth of CCD.
Growing a Large Practice by Providing School-Based Therapy
Practice of the Practice · 2021-01-01 · podcast
Lisa discussed the strategies behind growing CCD into one of the largest school-based mental health practices in Delaware, serving 90+ schools.
Race-Based Trauma Article Recognition
Delaware DSCYF · 2020-06-11 · press
Delaware's Department of Services for Children, Youth & Families highlighted Lisa Savage's co-authored article on race-based trauma for Psychotherapy Networker.
White Therapists, Here's What Your Black Colleagues Want You to Know
Psychotherapy Networker · 2020-06-01 · article
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.
Building a School-Based Mental Health Practice That Works
Clinicians of Color Academy · 2019-01-15 · speaking
A training program where Lisa shared her proven model for building school-based mental health practices, drawing from CCD's experience serving 80+ schools.
Delaware Schools Embrace School-Based Mental Health Services
LinkedIn · 2017-08-03 · article
Lisa wrote about the growing adoption of school-based mental health services across Delaware and CCD's pioneering role in the movement.