Lisa Westcoat, LMHC

Lisa Westcoat is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with 14 years working in mental health and addiction treatment. She focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, and issues like jealousy and self-esteem. Her approach is straightforward and warm, aimed at people who want change that fits real life.

She uses clear, down-to-earth conversations to identify what matters most to each person. Sessions often include checking patterns of thought and behavior and practicing small, actionable steps between meetings. Lisa blends strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with mindfulness and client-centered care.

Her background includes extensive work in addiction treatment and family-related struggles, including substance use, codependency, and the integration of twelve-step principles. She also supports people dealing with trauma, domestic violence effects, anger, and control issues. Past work has involved helping people manage impulsivity, guilt, shame, and the practical strains of parenting.

Lisa aims to make sessions respectful and encouraging while being direct when needed. She tailors techniques to each person instead of using a one-size-fits-all plan. Many clients focus on improving communication, resolving commitment or infidelity concerns, and rebuilding intimacy.

She invites people who are ready to take steps toward change to begin by describing their main struggle and goals. The first discussions are used to set simple, achievable tasks and to build skills that carry into day-to-day life.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Lisa commonly draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and she also uses Client-Centered Therapy. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and it supports identifying values and taking small steps toward them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and changing behavior patterns through practical exercises and homework. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the person leads the pace and focus of sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Lisa collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She will check in regularly and adjust techniques so sessions stay relevant and useful.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. It also lets people practice skills in their usual routines and bring real-life examples into the conversation. Licensed professionals can help tailor session length and focus to what works best for day-to-day life.