Lisa Kelbaugh , LCMHC

Lisa Kelbaugh is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with 14 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and struggles with self-esteem. Her approach is warm and direct, aimed at making the first steps into therapy easier to take.

Clients can expect sessions that focus on practical coping skills and clearer thinking. Lisa uses methods that help people notice patterns in relationships and behavior and then try small, manageable changes. She pays attention to how attachment and early relationships shape current reactions and choices.

Her work also covers life transitions, grief, sleep problems, anger, career questions, and compassion fatigue. Lisa supports people navigating adoption and foster care, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and family of origin issues. She brings 14 years of varied clinical experience to these topics.

Sessions often include client-centered conversation, gentle exploration of past experience, and skill-building from cognitive behavioral therapy. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are woven in when helpful to boost motivation and present-moment awareness. The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Lisa communicates plainly and listens closely. She aims to help each person set realistic goals and try concrete steps between sessions. If someone is ready to begin, she guides them through the practical steps to get started.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. Online sessions use conversation to identify those patterns and try new ways of relating, which can help with relationship strain, attachment issues, and family of origin concerns.

Client-centered therapy centers the person's goals and pace. In virtual sessions the therapist listens without judgment and follows the client's lead to build trust and clarify what matters most in therapy.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and then tests small changes. Over video or phone, CBT can deliver practical tools for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and impulsivity with homework and brief skill practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has worked before, then adapt methods over time. That collaboration helps shape a plan that feels doable and relevant.

Online formats offer flexibility for busy schedules and different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to share thoughts in writing and get brief, timely support. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into daily life while working with a licensed professional.