- Person-centered care
- Practical tools
- Trauma experience
About Lisa
Lisa starts from a person-centered stance and adds solution-focused steps to help people find relief from stress and build hope. She uses clear, everyday language and practical tools like reframing and goal-oriented homework when helpful. Sessions emphasize active and reflective listening so clients feel heard and understood.
Her background includes a Master of Arts in Counseling from the University of South Florida. Much of her early work involved trauma, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and bipolar disorder. She also has experience supporting adult survivors of abuse and overseeing a group home for sexually abused girls.
In sessions she adapts to each person's needs instead of following a rigid structure. She combines elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, mindfulness, Jungian ideas, and motivational strategies to match what a person needs in the moment. She does not provide religious counseling but respects clients' beliefs.
People come to her for many concerns including grief, caregiving stress, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, body image, career stress, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Her style is patient, compassionate, and focused on building practical skills for everyday challenges.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
33+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and following the client's lead, creating space for people to describe their struggles and priorities in their own words. Online sessions can keep that same conversational, supportive tone while focusing on immediate concerns and goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to change how they feel. In virtual work CBT often uses short exercises, thought records, and simple homework to practice new skills between meetings.
Mindfulness-based techniques teach noticing thoughts and bodily responses with less judgment, which can reduce reactivity to stress. These practices adapt well to online settings through guided breathing, brief awareness exercises, and step-by-step coaching.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean combining listening-focused work with CBT exercises and mindfulness practices over time.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist about what will fit into daily life and which methods feel most useful for ongoing goals.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lisa commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, caregiving stress, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and related challenges.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is person-centered and solution-oriented with active listening. She uses practical techniques like reframing, goal steps, and occasional homework to build skills.
What is her professional background?
She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling from the University of South Florida and brings 33 years of clinical experience, including work with trauma survivors and mood disorders.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPCC licensed in Ohio and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered and can she work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.