About Lisa
Lisa Williams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress and anxiety. She supports people facing trauma, relationship strain, and issues tied to identity and self-worth. Her approach is straightforward and centered on the person in front of her.
She brings ten years of clinical experience to sessions and draws on practical strategies to reduce symptoms and build coping skills. Lisa believes clients know their stories best and works with them to identify strengths and realistic next steps.
Background and approach
Conversations are focused and goal-oriented, with attention to what feels most urgent for the client. Common topics Lisa addresses include trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, family-related stress, and challenges with self-esteem. She also helps people work through feelings tied to abandonment, attachment wounds, guilt and shame, loneliness, sexuality, and women’s issues.
The work often combines talking through painful memories with learning new ways to manage emotions in daily life. Sessions typically include chance to reflect, practice skills, and plan small changes between meetings. Lisa aims to create a space where people can be honest and figure out what truly helps them feel steadier.
She respects each person’s pace and priorities during that process. Lisa is based in California and offers services in English. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Practical approaches for online therapy and healing
Lisa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that combine talking with skill-building. One approach focuses on stabilizing strong emotions through grounding and breathing exercises alongside tracking patterns that trigger anxiety. This helps people reduce overwhelm and handle stressful moments more calmly.Another approach concentrates on processing trauma by helping clients tell their story at a pace they can handle, while learning ways to interrupt unhelpful thoughts and reactions. This work aims to lessen the hold of painful memories and improve daily functioning.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. Adjustments are made over time as progress is tracked and priorities shift.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and more involved skill practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a client prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging suit quick check-ins, brief processing, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy schedules.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
Also works with
- Experience
- 10 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English