Lisa Orr

Compassionate, skill-based therapy for life’s challenges

LCSW Kentucky

Experience: 24 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Lisa

Lisa Orr is an LCSW licensed in Kentucky who brings 24 years of clinical practice to work with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflict, and issues with self-esteem and motivation.

Background and approach

She draws from a range of evidence-informed methods and focuses on helping clients identify their strengths and practical ways to restore balance. Her narrative centers on collaboration and respect for each person's lived experience, with therapeutic goals tailored to what matters most to the individual.

Her style is warm, supportive, and collaborative, emphasizing the client’s expertise about their own life. Lisa integrates approaches such as cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior techniques, EMDR, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness practices to address symptoms and improve daily functioning.

She aims to help clients discover resources they already have and build skills for lasting change while adapting interventions to each person’s pace and priorities.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It provides concrete strategies to manage anxiety, depression, panic, and related mood symptoms through skills practice and structured exercises. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client’s lead, helping people explore values, build self-awareness, and uncover internal strengths. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines acceptance and change strategies with skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for intense emotions and relationship stress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to consider their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, trying different methods or blending techniques to find what fits best for each person.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules, allows therapy to continue from different locations, and supports ongoing skill practice between sessions. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, DBT, and client-centered techniques to remote formats so that people can work toward practical change while fitting treatment into daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Lisa works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem, as well as related topics like panic, mood disorders, and caregiving stress.

How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?

Their style is warm, supportive, and collaborative, emphasizing client strengths while using structured methods such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.

What is the therapist’s background and experience?

She has 24 years of professional experience working with individuals on a variety of mental health and life challenges.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

Lisa holds an LCSW license and is listed as KY LCSW 2037, practicing in Kentucky.

Are sessions available in languages other than English or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English only, and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered for therapy?

Clients can work with this therapist via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and payment handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

Kentucky

Languages

English