- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Lisa
Lisa Lucius is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California with ten years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, grief, parenting challenges, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and life changes.
She uses practical, evidence-based tools in sessions. That includes cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and change patterns of thinking and behavior. She also draws on dialectical behavior strategies for emotion regulation and motivational interviewing to support change when motivation is uneven.
Sessions often include mindfulness exercises and direct skills training. Lisa also uses inner child work and assertive communication practice when those approaches fit the concern. She explains techniques plainly and demonstrates skills during the session so people can use them between meetings.
Her background spans work with people experiencing moderate to severe mental health challenges and those seeking personal growth. She has experience across different cultures and populations in California over the past decade. Her style is straightforward and nonjudgmental, focusing on concrete steps that help with daily functioning.
People who want help managing intense emotions, improving relationships, or handling big life transitions will find sessions that emphasize skill building, self-awareness, and practical problem solving. The therapist encourages collaboration on goals and checks progress as therapy continues.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and collaboration. The therapist offers acceptance and support while helping people identify their own goals and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence mood and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try techniques in session, and adjust methods based on what helps. This is a collaborative process that checks in on what is working and what needs to change.
Confirm the current session options before booking, because the biography does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove the need to travel to an office. It also supports working on mindfulness exercises, CBT worksheets, and DBT skills practice between meetings. Licensed professionals will help set goals and suggest which approach and session rhythm fit best.
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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 problems, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, ADHD, grief, parenting strain, and related concerns listed in the profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses practical, evidence-based methods such as CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Sessions focus on skill teaching and straightforward discussion.
How many years of experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with a range of mental health and personal growth issues.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California.
Can she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify the formats offered.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and 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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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