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Online therapist

Lisa Connelly

Calm guidance for families and parents

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
15 years
Licensed in
Texas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Lisa

Lisa Connelly is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 15 years of clinical experience. She helps parents and families facing anxiety, stress, grief, depression, relationship problems, parenting struggles, and issues with sleep or eating. Lisa also addresses trauma, addictions, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and intimacy-related worries.

She writes plainly, listens closely, and focuses on practical steps families can try between sessions. Her approach centers on building trust and a clear plan.

Background and approach

Sessions aim to identify what matters to each family and set realistic goals. Lisa draws on cognitive behavioral strategies and emotion-focused methods to teach coping skills, improve communication, and reduce overwhelm. She uses acceptance-based tools to help people tolerate difficult feelings while moving toward what matters.

Lisa’s background includes work across many treatment settings and with many age groups. That range informs a flexible style that adapts to the needs of parents and children in the same household. She emphasizes collaboration and straightforward feedback.

Clients can expect a calm, respectful space to talk through pressing problems and plan next steps. Practical support is a focus. Lisa helps families handle conflict, set boundaries, manage caregiver stress, and navigate life changes like separation or blended family transitions.

She also offers strategies for boosting self-esteem and improving daily routines. Therapy sessions combine skills practice with reflective conversation. Lisa aims to help families make small, sustainable changes that improve day-to-day functioning and relationships.

Therapeutic approaches and online support for families

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values while accepting hard feelings. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and parenting challenges where worry gets in the way of action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It works well for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating issues, and day-to-day coping skills.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Lisa collaborates with each person or family to decide what methods fit their goals and preferences. Together they try strategies, review what helps, and adjust the plan over time so it stays practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy families. Video calls let therapists see family interactions and coach skills in real time. Phone sessions can fit into tight schedules, and live chat or text messaging provide brief check-ins and reminders between sessions. These options make it easier to maintain regular care while juggling school, work, and caregiving duties.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lisa work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, family and parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating problems, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related areas listed on her profile.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on building trust, setting clear goals, and teaching concrete skills families can use at home.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 15 years of experience working across clinical settings and with a wide range of age groups and family situations.
What credentials and location are listed for Lisa?
She holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential, listed as TX LPC 101022, and practices in Texas.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Therapy is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
To get started select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
15 years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English

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