Lisa May, LPC

Lisa May is a licensed professional counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship concerns, and addictions. She brings a straightforward, down-to-earth style to sessions and treats each concern with care and attention. Lisa works from a practical, person-focused stance so clients can talk about what matters to them and start making small changes. She has worked in counseling since 2002 and in social work before that, giving her 18 years of clinical experience. That background includes independent practice in Kentucky and later work in Tennessee. Her experience covers trauma and abuse, bipolar mood concerns, parenting and family issues, and the everyday strains of caregiving and aging. In session she draws on client-centered methods to follow the client’s lead and on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses mindfulness practices and solution-focused strategies to build coping skills and set practical goals. Jungian ideas may inform deeper exploration of meaning when that fits the person’s needs. Lisa aims to make therapy understandable and useful. Conversations tend to focus on clear steps and skills people can use between sessions. She emphasizes listening, realistic planning, and steady progress at a pace that feels manageable. People interested in starting will find a calm, experienced clinician who values collaboration. Lisa supports work around abandonment, codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, substance use, and coping with life changes. She practices in Tennessee and offers services in English.

Approaches and how online work can fit into care

Client-centered therapy focuses on following the person’s concerns and building trust through listening and reflection. It helps when someone needs a supportive space to talk through feelings and decide next steps. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and offers practical exercises to change patterns that cause distress. CBT often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Lisa will collaborate with clients to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean using CBT tools for immediate symptom relief, adding mindfulness skills for managing intense emotions, or exploring meaning more deeply with Jungian ideas when that fits.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-in sessions when schedules are tight. It also lets people continue consistent care during transitions or while managing caregiving and work responsibilities.