Lisa Connelly , LPC

Lisa Connelly is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 15 years of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She works with individuals who struggle with addiction, parenting stresses, sleep and eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, and life transitions. Lisa is based in Texas and practices in English. She takes a calm, straightforward approach in session. Lisa listens first and helps clients set clear, realistic goals. She uses a mix of methods to match what each person needs, then teaches tools people can use between sessions. Sessions are practical and focused on small steps that add up over time. Her background includes work across inpatient and outpatient settings, chemical dependency treatment, and private practice. That range has shaped how she adapts support for different life situations. Lisa draws on fifteen years of clinical work to guide people through both immediate crises and longer-term patterns. Therapeutic methods she uses include cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts, acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values, and attachment-based work to improve close relationships. She also uses client-centered and dialectical behavior approaches to build coping skills and emotional regulation. People who come to Lisa often want clear strategies and steady support. She focuses on building trust and on practical plans clients can use at home, work, or with family. The goal is to help clients move toward a more balanced, manageable life.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values even when feelings are difficult. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practicing specific skills to change behavior and mood; it can be helpful for anxiety, sleep and eating issues, and coping with stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can change over time as progress is made and new challenges come up.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video work is useful for deeper face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions can fit a busy day or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins, real-time support between sessions, and a way to work without being on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and day-to-day life.