Lisa Lucius

Supportive therapist combining evidence-based care

LMFT California

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Lisa

Lisa Lucius is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with a decade of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, bipolar issues, and a range of trauma and attachment-related problems.

Background and approach

Her practice also addresses issues such as abandonment, codependency, family of origin difficulties, end-of-life and hospice concerns, and questions about life purpose. Her approach blends evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness practices, and client-centered techniques.

She emphasizes nonjudgmental engagement and uses education, mindfulness skills, inner child work, and assertive communication tools when they support a person's goals. Lisa draws on experience with both moderate to severe mental health needs and clients seeking personal growth, tailoring intervention to each person's situation.

Sessions aim to be collaborative and skills-oriented, with an emphasis on practical strategies and self-awareness. Lisa offers services in English and conducts online sessions from California, bringing a measured, compassionate style to help clients navigate change, cope with difficult emotions, and build healthier patterns.

How evidence-informed approaches translate to online care

Lisa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical behavior changes that reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. She also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when strong emotions or self-destructive patterns are present. Client-centered techniques and mindfulness practices are woven in to support self-exploration and present-moment awareness, which can help with grief, trauma recovery, and relationship concerns.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and the specific challenges a person brings, then recommend and adapt approaches that fit the client's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all model. This shared decision-making helps ensure the plan evolves as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different lifestyles and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy schedules, travel, or life transitions, while still focusing on concrete strategies, skill practice, and reflective conversation to support meaningful change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related problems, grief, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma and attachment concerns, and related areas such as codependency and family of origin issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is nonjudgmental and collaborative, blending client-centered engagement with skills-based work from CBT and DBT and mindfulness practices to help clients build coping strategies and greater self-awareness.

How long has she been practicing?

She has been a practicing therapist for 10 years and has experience with both people seeking personal growth and those with moderate to more severe mental health needs.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California with license number CA LMFT 46743 and provides services from that state.

Does she work with non-English speakers or accept international clients?

Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what best fits their needs and schedule.

How are fees and payment handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCancerCodependencyControl issuesDissociationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English