About Lisa
Lisa Collins uses practical, evidence-based approaches to help people manage everyday struggles. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California with five years of professional experience.
Background and approach
Lisa keeps sessions straightforward and focused so parents and busy adults can fit therapy into their lives. Lisa helps people who are dealing with stress and anxiety.
She supports those facing low self-esteem, depression, and problems with motivation. She also works with people coping with addictions and major life changes.
Her main clinical background is in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and she adapts plans to each person’s needs. In sessions she talks through patterns of thinking and behavior, and helps set small, achievable goals.
The work is collaborative and grounded in practical steps that can be tried between meetings. She aims to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
Lisa encourages clients to take gradual steps toward a more satisfying life. She focuses on what people can do now to feel a bit better and to build toward longer term change.
Clients who choose her can expect clear, down-to-earth conversation and structured tools for coping. Lisa balances practical strategies with encouragement so people feel supported while they learn new ways of handling stress and setbacks.
Online approaches and practical therapy options
Lisa brings cognitive behavioral work into online sessions in a clear, hands-on way. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. She also uses evidence-based behavioral techniques to set small, measurable goals and track progress, which helps with motivation, addictions, and building confidence.Finding the right approach is something she figures out together with each person. The therapist and client review goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what works and what feels manageable. That collaborative process makes it easier to keep therapy relevant to daily life and responsibilities.
Online formats include live video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and work well for teaching skills and reviewing exercises. Phone sessions are a good option when less bandwidth or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat or text-based messaging can help maintain momentum between appointments or fit brief check-ins into a busy day. These options give flexibility to schedule therapy around work, school, and family commitments while keeping the focus on practical steps and steady progress.
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- Experience
- 5 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English