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Lisa Carrillo

Practical, strengths-based therapy for life transitions

LMFT California

Experience
16 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy
Languages
English
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About Lisa

Lisa Carrillo is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist who brings 16 years of clinical experience to her practice. She works with people navigating stress, anxiety, mood concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, grief, and substance-related struggles, among other life transitions.

Background and approach

Lisa emphasizes clients' own strengths and perspectives as central resources in therapy and encourages a collaborative, respectful process. Her style blends practical, goal-oriented tools with a deeper exploration of underlying patterns.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and draws on psychodynamic ideas to uncover how past experiences influence present reactions. Solution-focused techniques help clients set clear, manageable steps for change.

Lisa welcomes clients seeking guidance on career stress, bipolar and mood disorders, issues related to identity and LGBT concerns, and complicated family dynamics, applying a compassionate approach that honors each person’s story.

Evidence-informed approaches for online support



Lisa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday struggles. She also incorporates psychodynamic perspectives to explore how past relationships and experiences may shape current feelings and reactions, offering deeper insight into recurring patterns.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to determine which methods best fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Lisa is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different lifestyles. These formats make it easier to fit regular sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access care from home or work when in-person visits are impractical.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
Lisa works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting difficulties, grief, addictions, bipolar and other mood disorders, and challenges related to life transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and strength-focused, combining practical skill-building with exploration of underlying patterns to help clients make meaningful changes.
What kind of professional background does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience in clinical work supporting clients with emotional, relational, and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location should I know about?
Lisa holds the LMFT credential and practices in California with license number CA LMFT 77468.
Does she provide therapy in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Fees vary depending on location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCancerCodependencyDomestic violenceFamily problemsForgivenessInfidelityJealousyMoney and financial issuesMood disordersSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English