Lisa Mulholland, LCSW - Therapist in New Mexico

About Lisa

Lisa Mulholland is a licensed clinical social worker in New Mexico who helps people facing addictions, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and depression. She speaks plainly and listens carefully, creating a straightforward space where concerns can be named. Her approach is practical and down-to-earth, aimed at supporting parents who are worried and need concrete help.

She uses a mix of therapeutic tools to match each person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy are among the methods she draws on to help people change patterns, increase motivation, and process painful events.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on clear goals, small steps, and real-life strategies that can be tried between meetings. With 13 years of professional experience, Lisa brings steady clinical judgment and a calm presence. She aims to reduce shame and blame and instead help clients notice what works and what does not.

Conversations often include practical problem solving, shifting unhelpful thoughts, and building everyday coping skills. Her work also touches on related concerns such as body image, grief, family of origin issues, obsessive-compulsive ideas, pregnancy and childbirth, and life purpose. Lisa explains clinical ideas in simple language and partners with people to set realistic goals.

She encourages gradual change and recognizes that small steps add up. Sessions are offered in English and conducted online in formats that fit modern life. The initial process includes a short matching questionnaire and scheduling to align with therapist availability.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Lisa often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that feed anxiety, depression, or problematic behaviors. CBT works through clear exercises and practical homework to shift thoughts and actions over time.

She also applies Motivational Interviewing when someone feels stuck about change. This method focuses on boosting a person’s own reasons and readiness for change through gentle questions and reflection. It is useful for addictions and any area where motivation matters.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they choose or adapt methods so the plan fits real life and current concerns.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy family schedules and to keep momentum between meetings. Therapists can use the same therapeutic tools online, tailoring sessions to what works best for the individual.

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.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Narrative Therapy

Looking at the story you have come to tell about yourself, and where it came from. The work is in separating the problem from your identity and finding accounts that fit you better.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can Lisa assist with?

She supports people dealing with addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, parenting struggles, and depression. She also addresses related issues like body image, grief, and OCD symptoms.

How would you describe the therapy style?

The style is practical and collaborative, with short-term goals and hands-on strategies. Sessions emphasize clear steps to try between meetings and steady support.

What experience does she bring?

She has 13 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That background informs her steady, solution-oriented approach.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW, licensed in New Mexico with credential NM LCSW SWB-2022-1104.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats are available?

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

How is cost handled?

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

What are the first steps to begin?

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

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Addictions
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 13 years
Licensed: New Mexico
Languages: English

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