- Relationship-focused
- Addiction recovery
- Affirming approach
About Lisa
She creates an affirming space for people of diverse backgrounds and identities. Sessions aim to reduce shame and isolation while strengthening self-compassion and communication. Lisa helps clients identify small changes that fit into everyday life.
Her work commonly addresses anxiety, stress, grief, and intimacy-related issues alongside addiction and recovery. She also supports people facing attachment wounds, abandonment, and complex family patterns. Lisa pays attention to how past experiences shape current relationships and choices.
Therapy blends practical tools with reflective conversation. Techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness help with coping and mood shifts. Attachment-based ideas and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy guide work on values and connection.
Clients can expect a collaborative pace and clear goals. Lisa offers straightforward guidance on communication, boundaries, and relapse prevention when applicable. The aim is to help people build resilience and move toward meaningful change.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and take action that matches their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and getting unstuck from patterns that feel limiting. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connections affect current relationships and helps people understand and change those interaction patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying practices, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together.
If you plan to use online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow more flexible scheduling. It also supports using mindfulness exercises, homework, and communication skills practice between meetings to reinforce progress.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
Common areas include addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, and stress.
How would you describe the therapist's style?
The approach is warm, direct, and collaborative with practical steps and reflective conversation to reduce shame and improve communication.
What is the therapist's background and experience?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with 17 years of experience working with people across many life transitions and challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
Credentials shown are LCSW with licensure in Texas and Florida, and the therapist practices from Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
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