- 25 years experience
- LMFT
- Affirming approach
About Lisa
Dr. Lisa Cooney is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 25 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, or relationship pain. She also supports those facing body image concerns, bipolar or depressive episodes, and LGBTQ+ related worries.
Her work emphasizes a respectful, accepting atmosphere where people can talk through difficult moments. Sessions aim to clarify what matters most to the client and to build practical steps for change. Conversations often cover communication patterns, attachment concerns, and ways to cope with illness or chronic pain.
Dr. Cooney uses a range of methods to match each person’s needs. She draws on client-centered work to keep the client’s experience central, psychodynamic ideas to look at repeating life patterns, and EMDR for addressing traumatic memories when appropriate. Hypnotherapy and solution-focused tools may be brought in for targeted symptom relief and short-term goals.
She has supported people through divorce, blended family stress, codependency, substance problems, and experiences of domestic violence and abuse. Her background includes long-term clinical practice in Texas and serving people with complex medical and emotional histories.
People who want straightforward, respectful guidance often find her approach helpful. To begin, she asks about current concerns and priorities, then co-creates a plan that fits each person’s rhythm and goals.
How these approaches translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely to the person in front of the therapist and following their priorities; online sessions aim to preserve that open, person-led conversation. Existential therapy looks at questions of meaning, purpose, and life choices, helping people face uncertainty and build clearer values even when life feels unsettled. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an approach used to reduce the intensity of distressing memories and reactions, often by pairing focused attention with guided processing.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss what feels most useful and adapt methods based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences. Decisions about which techniques to try are collaborative and reviewed as progress is made.
Session formats are not spelled out in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekly routine, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during busy weeks. It can also make some interventions easier to schedule around work, health appointments, or caregiving responsibilities. Ask about available formats when you set up your first appointment.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and eating concerns, mood conditions like bipolar and depression, and many related issues.
How would you describe the therapy style used here?
The style is supportive and client-centered, with attention to personal values and life meaning. Practical steps and coping strategies are added when needed.
What experience does the therapist bring?
Dr. Cooney has 25 years of clinical experience working with people facing complex emotional and medical challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for the therapist?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with California and Texas LMFT credentials and practices from Texas.
In which languages can I speak with the therapist?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with this therapist?
International clients are accepted; confirm any regional or scheduling details during booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and clinician availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin a therapy relationship?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.