Lisa Shifflett, LPC

Lisa Shifflett is a licensed professional counselor in Tennessee with 14 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are stressed, anxious, or facing depression find practical ways to feel better. Her style is respectful and compassionate while staying focused on what the person needs.

She commonly works with people coping with trauma, abuse, and motivation challenges. She also supports those dealing with self-esteem concerns, grief, relationship and family stress, and issues around addiction and bipolar mood differences. Lisa pays attention to how life events and relationships affect everyday functioning.

Therapy sessions are tailored to each person's situation. Lisa listens first and then shapes conversations and goals to match each person's priorities. She blends straightforward strategies with supportive dialogue so people can practice new skills between sessions.

Her approach includes cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and shift patterns of behavior. She also draws on client-centered and solution-focused methods to keep work practical and collaborative. Trauma-focused techniques are used when safety and processing past events are part of the plan.

People who come to Lisa can expect clear goals and step-by-step guidance paired with empathy. She aims to help people build coping skills, restore confidence, and navigate life changes. The pace and focus are adjusted to fit each person's needs.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Lisa uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. CBT techniques can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating issues, and managing mood shifts.

She also uses client-centered methods that focus on listening and building a trusting, collaborative relationship. That approach helps people feel heard while they set goals and try new strategies. Motivational interviewing is another tool she uses to guide conversations about change when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps.

Finding the right approach usually happens together. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. From there they choose or combine methods that fit the situation and adjust the plan over time.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for longer sessions and working through exercises together. Phone calls can fit into a busy day without needing a camera. Live chat and texting allow shorter check-ins or notes between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting it into daily life.