- 15 years experience
- Focus on trauma
- Practical coping skills
About Lisa
Lisa Connelly is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 15 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction concerns, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. Lisa also supports work on parenting, sleep and eating struggles, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes such as divorce or separation.
She takes a straightforward, person-centered approach in sessions. Lisa listens first, then helps clients set clear goals. She focuses on practical steps people can use between appointments. The aim is to make day-to-day life more manageable and focused.
Her background includes work across many clinical settings, including group homes, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, detox and residential treatment, outpatient clinics, and private practice. That variety informs how she adapts techniques to each person. Lisa has experience with clients at different life stages and with varied needs.
Therapeutic methods she uses include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. She helps people apply these methods to real problems like trauma, anxiety, and relationship strain.
Sessions aim to build trust and practical skills. Lisa emphasizes collaboration so people can identify goals that matter to them. Her style is professional, direct, and compassionate.
Approaches that translate well to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and gives clear tools to change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with depression, anxiety, and sleep or eating issues. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication skills, which can help with intense emotions and relationship problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit. That means approaches can be adjusted over time based on what is helpful.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules demand. It can also let people practice skills in the settings where they live and work. Ask about available formats so you can choose what fits your routine.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lisa address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting struggles, sleep and eating problems, anger, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are client-centered and practical. She listens, helps set goals, and focuses on steps people can use between appointments.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has worked in counseling roles for 15 years across settings like group homes, inpatient hospitals, detox and residential treatment, outpatient clinics, and private practice.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
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?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.