Lisa Giuffre (she/her), Founder
Lisa is a speech-language pathologist for students on the autism spectrum. She is also a mental health advocate who lives with OCD. Though Lisa exhibited symptoms of OCD and anxiety very early on in childhood, she was not diagnosed until her late-teen years, and didn’t begin the proper treatment until she was in her 20s. Lisa shares her mental health journey so people feel less alone and to help people recognize symptoms so they can begin the right treatment soon after diagnosis.
Lisa loves mail so much that she also writes notes and is the treasurer for Not Alone Notes, a nonprofit that sends notes to people with OCD and related disorders. When she is not writing letters, she is a board member and social media chair for OCD NJ, an affiliate of the IOCDF.
In her spare time, Lisa loves spending time with family and friends, reading, crafting, and going for walks. She is also recently graduated with a second master’s degree in Autism Spectrum Disorders.
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Chelsea (she/her)
Chelsea is a 33-year-old mom who lives in Idaho with her energetic 5-year-old son and husband. In her free time, Chelsea enjoys photography, gardening, baking, and thrift shopping. Camping with her family is her favorite getaway!
Using the handle, @the_ocd_girlie, Chelsea is a mental health advocate and content creator who openly shares her experiences living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Through her platform, she educates and raises awareness about mental health issues, offering support and encouragement to those facing similar challenges. Risko’s candid and relatable content has helped others to seek help and find strength in their journey towards wellness.
Whether you want a chat, gardening tips, or just a laugh, Chelsea is here for it.
Emma (she/her)
Emma Wilson is a NJ resident who has spent the last few years focusing on both her mental and physical health. Before taking this time for herself, she was a student at Quinnipiac University who was very active in the university community. She dreams of going back to school to become a therapist in the near future.
Emma is passionate about being there for others, helping others, and most importantly making sure others know they aren’t alone. As someone who battles both mental and physical health issues, she has learned first handed that community and support is vital to healing.
In her free time, Emma enjoys spending time with her loved ones, both near and far. She also loves to craft, spend time outside, and spend time exploring this new life she has found. Emma loves spending time with her dog, Maisy, and works with other animals as well. She also loves to travel when able and is thankful to have the ability to give back to the community.
Rebekah Rosman (she/her)
Rebekah is a nurse currently living in New York State right outside of NYC. She currently works in a hospital on a general medical surgical unit, however is hoping to specialize in psychiatric nursing in the near future. Rebekah has been through a lot in her life, and knows what it’s like to struggle with mental health difficulties including anxiety/OCD and depression. She wants to use this lived experience to help others with their struggles, and to be there for them in their time of need. Aside from nursing, Rebekah enjoys drawing, writing, singing, and anything science related. She is excited to volunteer with Letters from Lisa, and hopes to be able to have a positive impact on those in need.
Audrey Quinlan (she/her)
Audrey is studying psychology at Boston University. She works in the summers teaching sewing classes to both children and adults. Audrey has been sewing since she was 7 years old. Audrey has had symptoms of OCD starting around age 5 and was formally diagnosed around age 11. Audrey was lucky to have been diagnosed at such a young age and immediately started ERP therapy. In the summer of 2024, Audrey attended McLean to work on her OCD before going to college. She continues to work doing ERP currently. Audrey hopes to become a clinical psychologist in the future working with children and adolescents with OCD and anxiety disorders. Audrey loves crafting and is often found sewing, bracelet making, or crocheting. She also loves supporting others going through tough times and being a person others can reach out to.
Bridget (she/her)
Bridget is a Recreation Therapist (CTRS) from Connecticut and works with seniors with dementia in an assisted living facility. She was not diagnosed with OCD until she was twenty years old but started exhibiting symptoms when she was in early elementary school. She is passionate about helping to end the stigma surrounding mental health and will soon begin volunteering as a group facilitator with National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
Julia Kindelin (she/her)
Julia is a Youth Services Library Associate living in Illinois. She is passionate about her job and loves working with kids and promoting all that the library has to offer. She has lived with OCD and related disorders since she was a child, but it wasn’t until 2016 that her disorders took full control. Since then, she has been rebuilding her life and learning to cope with OCD’s isolating urges. She knows how much feeling supported and understood can impact a person, and she hopes to spread those feelings of connection through Letters From Lisa. In her spare time, you can find Julia crocheting, reading the latest mystery novel, listening to Noah Kahan, or exploring a state park.
Madelyn Wagner (she/her)
Madelyn is an undergraduate student at the University of South Carolina Beaufort with a major in Psychology and a concentration in Gerontology. She has been formally diagnosed with OCD since 2024 but has been in therapy since 2014. She has been going through ERP for about a year and stands by the fact that although it’s difficult, it is incredibly helpful and empowering! She loves this community of empathetic individuals and can’t wait to love on each other and lift each other up!
Letters from Lisa 