- Client-centered focus
- Practical change steps
- Assessment informed care
About Lisa
Dr. Lisa Sullivan helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, parenting pressures, and the emotional fallout of life changes. She works with issues like ADHD, self-esteem, relationship strain, and depression. Parents who feel pulled in many directions often contact her for practical support and clearer ways to cope.
She uses a client-centered approach that focuses on the person's experience in the room. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify thought patterns that keep problems going. Sessions are aimed at practical change - small steps, clearer choices, and improved daily functioning.
Lisa earned a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and is licensed as a CA Psychologist 17800. Over a decade of clinical work has included assessments and therapeutic care for adults, adolescents, and children. That background helps her combine careful assessment with straightforward therapy work.
In practice she listens first and asks concrete questions next. People can expect to talk through what matters most, try new ways of responding, and check what works in their everyday life. She pays attention to how stress shows up in the body as well as the mind.
Her focus areas include blended family issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, fertility and pregnancy concerns, postpartum depression, midlife transitions, seasonal mood changes, social anxiety, and somatization. Those topics often appear alongside parenting and relationship stresses and shape the goals she sets with each person.
How her approaches guide online work
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening closely to each person and following their lead. It centers the person's experience, helping them feel understood while exploring what they want to change. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions, and offers practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful behavior.Deciding which approach fits best is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the person to identify goals, try techniques that suit their needs, and adjust the plan as progress is made. That ongoing conversation helps shape whether more client-centered work or CBT strategies are emphasized.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, or let someone join from a familiar setting. These practical benefits aim to help therapy fit regular routines and promote consistent progress with approachable, goal-focused work.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, self-esteem, depression, and relationship or intimacy-related issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and warm, with a focus on what the person brings to sessions. She pairs that with CBT techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
What is her clinical background?
She holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and has about 10 years of clinical experience working with assessment and therapy for a range of ages.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is licensed as a CA Psychologist 17800 and practices in California.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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