- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Lisa
Lisa Lucius is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with ten years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, addiction concerns, and issues tied to family of origin. Sessions also address concerns such as grief, self-esteem, intimacy, parenting stress, and life changes.
Lisa uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness practices. Conversations often include learning specific skills for emotion regulation, noticing unhelpful thoughts, and practicing more direct communication.
Her work often focuses on how patterns from childhood and family of origin issues continue to affect adult relationships and choices. She may introduce inner child work and exercises that help people recognize and change repeating roles or expectations they grew up with.
In sessions clients can expect education about techniques and guided practice of skills. Lisa describes her approach as nonjudgmental and practical, using methods that aim to reduce symptoms and improve everyday functioning.
She has experience with a range of concerns, from moderate to more severe mental health difficulties, as well as clients seeking personal growth. Sessions are conducted in English and follow California LMFT practice standards. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment.
How Lisa Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says so they feel understood; it helps people clarify their own goals and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches practical steps to change unhelpful patterns, useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing emotions, improving distress tolerance, and enhancing interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what methods might fit best. That decision is collaborative and can shift as needs change.
Confirm the current session options before booking to know which online formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the time spent traveling to appointments. The focus remains on practicing techniques like CBT and DBT skills during sessions and applying them between meetings to handle everyday situations more effectively.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addiction concerns, and family of origin issues among other topics such as grief and self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and nonjudgmental, focusing on skill teaching and clear techniques like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness exercises.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience practicing as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) with a California LMFT credential and practices in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what is the cost structure?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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