Lisa Westcoat

Lisa Westcoat is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) working in Florida with 14 years in the mental health and addiction fields. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, and major life adjustments. Her manner is direct yet warm, and she aims to make sessions approachable and practical for busy lives.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy to shape sessions. Lisa adapts techniques to fit each person's needs and focuses on clear steps clients can use between meetings. She also integrates motivational approaches when working with substance use and addiction-related issues.

Lisa has extensive experience with addictions, family conflict, codependency, and issues tied to guilt and shame. She works with people affected by trauma and abuse and helps those navigating parenting challenges, intimacy concerns, and compassion fatigue. Her background includes years in addiction treatment alongside general mental health practice.

In sessions she challenges unhelpful thinking, practices skills for managing strong emotions, and supports people as they make concrete changes. Her style balances empathy, humor, and realistic goal-setting. She encourages asking questions and shaping therapy to match personal goals.

Prospective clients start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to the therapist's availability. Lisa emphasizes steady progress and practical tools that help people cope with life changes and regain a sense of control.

How her approaches adapt to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking steps that match those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with stress, anxiety, and navigating big life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and anger. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens and reflects so the client can find their own answers.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to see which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. Sessions can mix elements from different approaches so the plan matches what the client wants to accomplish.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking, as specific online formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use mindfulness exercises, behavioral experiments, and homework tools between meetings to keep progress moving forward.