- ACT and CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Relationship skills
About Lisa
Lisa Raley is an Alabama licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) with 16 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling stuck or stressed by anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, relationship concerns, or life changes. She also works with people facing issues around parenting, career shifts, ADHD, and life purpose.
Her approach combines practical skills with attention to everyday life. She uses methods from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, and the Gottman Method. Sessions focus on concrete tools - for example, coping strategies for panic, ways to manage mood swings, or communication skills for strained relationships.
In sessions she looks at strengths people already have and builds on them. Conversations often include identifying patterns, trying small behavior changes, and practicing new responses between meetings. She frames problems as reactions that can be shifted with steady work and simple techniques.
Her background as a LICSW means she trained in social work and has spent many years helping adults navigate stress and transitions. That experience informs practical problem-solving and attention to everyday demands like caregiving, work pressures, and sleep or eating disruptions.
People can expect straightforward, short-term strategies alongside longer work when needed. The focus is on what can change now - clearer choices, better routines, and more manageable reactions to setbacks.
How therapy approaches are used in online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then taking committed action toward what matters. It can help when someone feels stuck by clarifying priorities and practicing small value-driven steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical exercises to reduce anxiety, panic, and depressive patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal interactions, which can be useful for intense mood swings or relationship conflict.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and day-to-day demands. That choice can change over time as needs and priorities shift.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a lunch break, avoiding a commute, or choosing sessions that do not require being on camera when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals often use these practical adjustments to keep therapy manageable alongside work, caregiving, or medical appointments.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with adults experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and life changes including career and parenting challenges.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She combines practical skills from CBT and ACT with mindfulness and behavior work to identify patterns and try small, testable changes in daily life.
What is her experience and background?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with 16 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, stress, trauma, and life transition concerns.
What credential and regional license does she hold?
She holds an Alabama LICSW credential and practices from Alabama.
Does she work in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current online and in-person 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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