- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Parenting support
About Lisa
Lisa Patton is an Alabama Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with seven years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, navigate relationship strains, process grief and loss, and address parenting concerns. Her work emphasizes straightforward conversation and practical steps to reduce overwhelm.
In sessions she focuses on clear goals and real-life skills. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen without judgment and to center the person's own priorities. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helping clients notice unhelpful thought patterns and try small behavior changes that can shift how they feel.
Lisa often supports people dealing with sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, and mood disorders. She also addresses trauma and abuse, postpartum depression, social anxiety, and obsessive thoughts and behaviors. Additional areas she works with include adoption and foster care questions, divorce and separation, and feelings of isolation or guilt.
Her approach is practical and conversational. Sessions are focused on what is useful now, such as learning coping skills, improving communication, or planning next steps after a life change. She encourages clients to bring specific examples from work, school, or relationships so they can practice new responses.
Lisa provides therapy in English and is based in Alabama. She does not accept international clients. Before booking, clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling details through the platform.
How her approaches shape online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to the person's own concerns. It means the therapist follows the client's priorities, reflects what they say, and helps them clarify goals and choices. This approach is helpful for relationship worries, grief, and figuring out parenting decisions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers concrete tools such as noticing automatic thoughts, testing beliefs, and practicing new behaviors. CBT can help with anxiety, mood problems, sleep issues, and panic symptoms.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about what feels most useful and adjust the plan over time. That collaborative process helps match techniques to someone's goals, comfort, and daily life demands.
If you want to use online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around college, work, or family schedules and can reduce travel time. It also allows for shorter check-ins or more flexible appointment times when needed. Licensed professionals can guide how to structure sessions so they fit the client's routine and practical needs.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, parenting issues, depression, and trauma-related concerns.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is conversational and goal-focused, combining Client-Centered listening with CBT techniques to tackle unhelpful thoughts and practical skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional counseling experience working with a range of emotional and life issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - licensed in Alabama and provides services from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current online session options and any in-person possibilities before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model 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 through the platform.
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