- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- ACT strategies
About Lisa
Lisa Westcoat is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 14 years of experience in the mental health field and addiction treatment. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, and anger. Lisa also helps people dealing with addiction, grief, self-esteem problems, and the challenges of life changes.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that feed anger, resentment, or impulsive reactions. She uses clear techniques to challenge unhelpful beliefs and to build skills for calmer responses in heated moments.
Lisa draws from several evidence-based methods, including cognitive behavioral approaches, acceptance and commitment ideas, client-centered work, existential questions, and mindfulness practices. She blends these so conversations stay relevant to what is happening now in a person’s life. Expect direct feedback alongside practical exercises to try between sessions.
Her background includes substantial work in addiction treatment and twelve-step integration, alongside counseling for family conflict and codependency. That experience informs how she helps people untangle cycles that involve anger, control struggles, or impulsive choices.
Sessions are delivered in English and are aimed at adults. Before booking, clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling options. To begin, prospective clients follow the service's matching flow and schedule an initial appointment.
How Lisa’s approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without automatically acting on them. It focuses on values and small committed actions that move someone toward the life they want, which can be useful when anger gets in the way of relationships or goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the thoughts and behaviors that keep anger cycling. It breaks down moments of irritation into triggers, thoughts, and responses, then teaches specific skills to interrupt those patterns. Mindfulness Therapy trains attention to notice rising tension earlier and respond with calmer choices rather than immediate reactions.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to test methods and adjust based on what helps most. Clients can expect to try exercises in session and practical homework between sessions to see what fits their life.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to schedule visits around work or family time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. The therapist and client will discuss how to structure sessions so they fit into everyday routines and support steady practice of new skills.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related issues does she address?
She works with anger tied to relationship conflict, impulsivity, control issues, and stress. Other related concerns include resentment, communication problems, and domestic violence impacts.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is direct and practical with room for humor. Sessions focus on clear techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of full-time work in the mental health field and in addiction treatment. That background informs work with anger linked to substance use and family patterns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC licensed in Florida and practices there. Sessions and professional work are grounded in that licensure and location.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Please check the booking flow for available formats and times.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the booking process.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That will connect you to the booking steps.