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Online therapist

Lisa Halkias

Practical support for family and parenting stress

Credentials
LICSW
Experience
3 years
Licensed in
Vermont
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Lisa

Lisa Halkias is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) who helps people face stress, anxiety, depression, and struggles around family and parenting. She talks with clients about self-esteem, communication problems, and the emotional fallout of separation or divorce. Lisa aims to make the first step feel manageable and clear for worried parents and caregivers.

She works with people navigating caregiver stress, money and financial pressures, and changes in life purpose.

Background and approach

Lisa also supports those coping with abandonment wounds, control issues, and post-traumatic stress. Her approach pays attention to everyday problems as well as deeper emotional patterns. Sessions emphasize practical conversation and real-world changes.

Lisa focuses on listening first, then helping people try different ways of handling conflict, setting boundaries, and improving communication. She avoids jargon and keeps suggestions straightforward so they can be used at home. Her work is grounded in respect for each person's values and experience.

Lisa aims to create a space for honest conversation and steady problem-solving. She describes her role as walking alongside clients as they make shifts in relationships and personal habits. Clients can expect a collaborative process that balances coping skills with exploration of underlying concerns.

Her background as an LICSW in Vermont informs a pragmatic, person-centered style. People who want clear, compassionate support for family and parenting stresses often seek her out.

Evidence-based techniques and online therapy support

Lisa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, and family-related challenges. One common approach emphasizes skills for handling strong emotions and daily stressors, teaching practical tools for calming intense feelings and improving moods. Another area focuses on communication strategies that help people express needs, set boundaries, and reduce conflict in relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals and preferences, and then choose techniques that fit those needs. Together they track what helps and adjust the plan if something isn’t working.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins around childcare or work breaks and can be useful when bandwidth or video use differs. Because the therapist’s session formats are not listed here, confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions are offered and how they might fit into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lisa commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, family and parenting issues, and self-esteem. Additional focuses include divorce and separation, caregiver stress, communication problems, and post-traumatic stress.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is conversational and practical. She listens first, then works collaboratively to try different ways of handling conflict, setting boundaries, and improving communication.
What is her professional background?
She holds a Vermont LICSW and has three years of clinical experience working with adults on life transitions and relationship-related concerns.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is licensed in Vermont as an LICSW and practices from that region.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
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?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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