Lisa Godwin, LPC - Therapist in South Carolina

About Lisa

Lisa Godwin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with 23 years of experience. She brings long experience in clinical settings to work with parents and people facing family-related concerns. Her tone in sessions is warm and practical, aimed at helping people take small steps that make daily life easier.

She focuses on family and parenting issues along with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

Background and approach

Other common concerns she addresses include ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, infidelity, jealousy, and seasonal affective disorder. She uses straightforward methods to help people get unstuck. Her approach blends client-centered listening with hands-on strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy.

Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are also part of her toolbox. Conversations move between understanding what matters to the person and practicing skills that change how they respond to challenges. Sessions aim to be respectful and free of stigmatizing labels.

She works with caregivers on parenting strategies and tailors plans to the needs of each family. The focus is on realistic goals and usable tools rather than abstract theory. Getting started usually begins with a brief matching step and scheduling a first session.

From there she helps clients set practical goals and builds on small successes to create steadier routines at home and in relationships.

How practical therapies translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a supportive relationship. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects concerns, and helps clarify goals so conversations feel relevant and respectful. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches clear, repeatable skills to change them. It is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and parenting challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, adds skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication when feelings run high.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made or new needs appear.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for busy families. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from home, phone sessions are available when screen time is difficult, and live chat or text messaging can extend support between appointments. These options make it easier to fit skill practice and check-ins into real life and to keep momentum between sessions.

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.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does she help with?

She works with family and parenting issues and a wide range of related concerns such as anger, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma, intimacy issues, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapy style like?

Sessions are warm and interactive with a focus on respect and practical skills. She balances listening with teaching coping tools and behavior changes.

How long has she practiced?

She has 23 years of experience in the counseling field, working across a variety of clinical settings.

Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina, listed as SC LPC 4647.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How is cost handled?

The cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Family conflicts
Parenting issues
Anger management

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 23 years
Licensed: South Carolina
Languages: English

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