Lisa Connelly, LPC

Lisa Connelly is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 15 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, and problems with sleep or eating. Her style is warm and straightforward, focused on practical steps that fit into everyday life.

She uses approaches that include cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, attachment-based work, client-centered methods, and dialectical behavior therapy. Sessions usually mix talking with hands-on skills practice so people can try new ways of coping between meetings. Lisa aims to build trust quickly so clients feel heard and understood.

Her background spans inpatient psychiatric settings, addiction treatment, outpatient clinics, therapeutic group homes, and private practice. That variety shaped a flexible approach to different kinds of concerns and life stages. She draws on what has worked in those settings while keeping the focus on each person's goals.

Clients can expect straightforward assessments of current problems and a clear plan for next steps. Lisa prioritizes concrete tools for emotion regulation, communication, and behavior change. She also helps people process losses and trauma at a pace they can manage.

Lives change slowly and therapy is often a step-by-step process. Lisa works with each person to set realistic goals and to track progress toward better day-to-day functioning. Regular check-ins help adjust the plan as needs shift.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Lisa uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and test new behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and many day-to-day problems because it focuses on practical steps and short-term goals. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while moving toward what matters most in life. ACT can be helpful for chronic stress, grief, and ongoing struggles where avoidance keeps someone stuck.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has worked before, then together decide which methods to emphasize. That collaborative process makes it easier to adapt techniques to each person's situation and pace.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skills practice, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can work well during a break at work, and chat or messaging can serve as brief check-ins or ongoing coaching between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life while keeping the focus on practical tools and steady progress.