- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and EMDR
- Addiction support
About Lisa
Dr. Lisa Cooney is a California and Texas licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who feel stuck after big changes - at work, in relationships, or with health. Many come because of stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma, grief, or questions about life purpose.
She focuses on concrete problems people bring into sessions. That can mean talking through anxiety and mood, addressing patterns around relationships, or developing strategies for addictive behavior. She also helps people sort through body image, eating concerns, and the impact of chronic illness on daily life.
Her ways of working draw on client-centered listening, psychodynamic ideas about past relationships, and practical techniques from solution-oriented work. She may also use EMDR for processing traumatic memories and hypnotherapy when it fits a person's goals. Sessions combine listening with actionable steps to try between meetings.
Clients can expect a direct, steady approach that names patterns and looks for workable changes. She pays attention to how attachments and family of origin issues shape current problems. Communication skills and commitment questions often become central topics.
Dr. Cooney also works with issues tied to LGBTQ concerns, blended family dynamics, and cancer or chronic pain. People who want to move from feeling stuck toward clearer decisions or more manageable daily routines often seek this kind of practical focus.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting back what a person says. Online sessions let the therapist focus on understanding immediate concerns and helping clients name what matters most. This approach can help with stress, anxiety, and questions about life purpose.Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a method aimed at processing traumatic memories. When used appropriately it guides people through targeted memory work to reduce the intensity of traumatic reactions and improve daily functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Cooney discusses goals and preferences with each person and chooses techniques that fit those needs. That means deciding together whether to emphasize listening, psychodynamic reflection, EMDR, or hypnotherapy based on what the person wants to address.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful for fitting therapy into a busy life - they can take a break during a workday, avoid travel time, or use a shorter session when needed. Therapists and licensed professionals often adapt exercises and homework so they work well between meetings, which can make progress manageable alongside everyday responsibilities.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California, Texas, Arizona, District of Columbia, Oregon, New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, grief, relationship and body image issues, and questions about life purpose.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses client-centered listening and a mix of psychodynamic and solution-focused work to identify patterns and create practical steps to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Dr. Cooney has 25 years of experience working with adults on a wide range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and Texas and practices with a Texas location noted.
Does she work with people who speak other languages or live abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
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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