- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Lisa
Lisa Lucius is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with ten years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, addiction, anger, and parenting concerns. Sessions focus on practical skills and clear steps rather than abstract theory.
She uses a mix of approaches that fit a person’s situation. That includes cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and change patterns, dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotional regulation, and motivational interviewing to support change. Mindfulness practices and inner child work are offered when useful to the client.
Lisa describes her style as nonjudgmental and direct. She teaches mindfulness skills, assertive communication, and coping tools people can use between sessions. She also works with issues around attachment, abandonment, codependency, and family of origin concerns.
Her experience includes working with people who have moderate to severe mental health conditions as well as those pursuing personal growth. She mentions work with diverse cultures and different life stages, and she includes hospice and end-of-life counseling among her focus areas. Practical problem solving is a common part of sessions.
Clients can expect an approach that blends skill teaching, clear feedback, and collaborative planning. Lisa aims to help people manage strong emotions, reduce damaging patterns, and take concrete steps toward healthier relationships and daily functioning.
How Lisa uses therapy approaches online
Client-Centered Therapy is based on listening and responding to what the person brings. It focuses on helping someone feel heard while building a direction for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lisa will talk with a client about goals, try methods that suit those goals, and adjust the plan together. The process is collaborative so clients help choose which skills to practice between sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also make it simpler to practice skills in everyday settings and to bring real-life situations into the conversation for review.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, anger, parenting concerns, and related areas such as attachment and abandonment.
What is her therapeutic style?
She describes a nonjudgmental and direct approach that focuses on practical skills like mindfulness, assertive communication, and coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience as a clinician working with a range of people, including those with moderate to severe mental health needs.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.