PuttingFamilyFirst

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

LB Portrait of Lisa Bryan
Online therapist

Lisa Bryan

Calm, practical support for families and parents

Credentials
LPC
Experience
24 years
Licensed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Lisa

Lisa Bryan is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 24 years of experience. She focuses on practical, down-to-earth therapy for stress, anxiety, addictions, family concerns, bipolar disorder, and depression. She talks plainly and offers steady support for parents and families who feel overwhelmed.

Her manner is warm and respectful, and she adapts conversations to each person’s situation. She draws on long clinical experience and earlier work in elementary education to shape how she meets people.

Background and approach

That classroom background informs her comfort with children and adolescents and her use of age-appropriate approaches such as play techniques when working with younger clients. She describes herself as a Christian therapist and brings that personal orientation into sessions when it is helpful and requested. Sessions are tailored to the individual and the family.

Lisa helps people identify what they want to change, set realistic steps, and practice new ways of handling conflict and stress. She pays attention to patterns like attachment and control issues that often affect relationships and daily functioning.

Her work covers a wide range of concerns beyond mood disorders, including panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, and issues around guilt or forgiveness. She also addresses practical worries such as money or life-purpose questions. Lisa provides therapy in English from Georgia and accepts international clients.

Her approach aims to be straightforward, compassionate, and focused on what will make daily life feel more manageable.

Therapeutic approaches and online options for families

The practice uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical work in sessions. One approach emphasizes helping people manage anxiety and panic through step-by-step strategies that teach breathing, grounding, and gradual exposure to feared situations. This kind of work is useful for worry, panic attacks, and anxiety that gets in the way of daily life.

Another common approach addresses mood disorders and relationship patterns by looking at thoughts, behaviors, and interactions that keep problems going. In sessions clients learn how to notice unhelpful thinking, test those thoughts, and try new ways of responding to stress and conflict. That method often helps with depression, bipolar mood concerns, and recurring family patterns like attachment or control issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person or family about goals and preferences, and together they’ll choose treatments that fit those needs. Therapy is collaborative and adjusted over time as progress and priorities change.

Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make scheduling easier. These formats allow for more flexibility around work, school, and caregiving duties, and they let families continue therapy from different locations. Many people find the range of options helps them keep momentum between sessions and apply new skills in real life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, family struggles, bipolar disorder, and depression. She also addresses concerns like panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and communication problems.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is straightforward and respectful. She tailors conversations and plans to each person and focuses on practical steps you can apply at home.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 24 years of professional experience working in counseling and related roles.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with license number GA LPC LPC003514.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. She also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Next step

Talk to Lisa

  • Takes a few minutes to look through
  • Nothing to set up just to read
  • Stop at any point