- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction recovery
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Lisa
Lisa Westcoat is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 14 years of full-time experience in mental health and addiction treatment. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. She also supports people facing addictions and challenges around family conflict and grief.
Lisa uses clear, direct conversation to help people identify unhelpful patterns. Sessions focus on practical skills and everyday steps rather than abstract theory. She often works on thoughts and behaviors that get in the way of better relationships and clearer decisions.
Her background includes extensive work in drug, alcohol, and process addictions and integration of twelve-step approaches into care. That experience informs how she addresses codependency, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and relapse triggers. She also addresses intimacy-related issues, infidelity, and communication problems.
Lisa combines several therapy methods to match what someone needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to challenge and change unhelpful thinking. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness practices are used to notice feelings without getting stuck in them. Client-Centered principles keep the focus on the person's perspective and goals.
Practical concerns such as parenting strain, anger, control issues, and domestic violence are part of her caseload. She places emphasis on actionable steps - for example, learning new communication habits, building relapse prevention skills, and reducing the impact of shame. Work is collaborative and solution-focused.
How therapeutic approaches map to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and still take steps toward what matters. It is useful when someone feels stuck by worry, shame, or indecision and wants practical ways to act despite uncomfortable emotions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behavior. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and problems that involve repeated patterns like impulsivity or anger.
Client-Centered Therapy keeps the person's experience central. It emphasizes clear reflection and supportive conversation so goals and priorities become visible and workable.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to figure out which methods fit the client's needs and goals. That may mean trying a CBT skill for a few weeks, then adding ACT or mindfulness work based on progress and preference.
Session formats are not listed in the biographical summary, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into study or work schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Some formats are better for active skills practice and screen-based worksheets while others suit conversational check-ins or phone briefings - discuss what will work best for daily life when arranging the first session.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, and issues related to self-esteem and life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is direct and practical with an emphasis on skills. Sessions focus on changing thoughts and behaviors and on learning mindfulness and coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of full-time experience in the mental health field and in addiction treatment.
What credential and location are listed?
She is an LMHC licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; confirm the current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to start working together?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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