Lisa Westcoat

Compassionate, practical care for life’s hardest moments

LMHC Florida

Experience: 14 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Lisa

Lisa Westcoat is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 14 years of full-time experience in mental health and addiction treatment. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and life transitions.

Background and approach

Her background includes substantial work with substance use and process addictions as well as related family and co-dependency issues. Her approach is warm, down-to-earth, and direct when needed, blending empathy with practical strategies.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) among other methods to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Motivational interviewing, mindfulness practices, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered techniques are woven into tailored plans to address concerns like anger, control issues, grief, intimacy challenges, and chronic patterns such as impulsivity or guilt.

Throughout her practice she aims to treat each person with respect and compassion while offering clear, actionable steps toward change. Lisa works with clients to reverse destructive cycles, improve communication, and build coping skills that fit individual goals and life circumstances.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. Online CBT sessions can include skill-building, homework between sessions, and practical tools to address anxiety, depression, and relationship patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and build psychological flexibility by combining acceptance strategies with committed action. In an online format ACT can guide clients through mindfulness exercises and values-based goal setting that apply to everyday challenges.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to explore which methods fit their goals and preferences, adjusting techniques as needed so therapy remains relevant and practical. This means trying strategies, reviewing progress, and choosing interventions that feel most helpful for the individual.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules or maintain continuity during life changes. These options allow licensed professionals to deliver evidence-informed care while accommodating different communication styles and routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist address?

Lisa works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and communication problems, addictions, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?

Her style is warm and empathic while sometimes direct, combining practical techniques with supportive presence. She incorporates approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and client-centered methods.

How much experience does the therapist have?

The clinician has 14 years of full-time experience working in the mental health field and in addiction treatment.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and practices in Florida. The credential details include FL LMHC MH19506.

Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?

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

Which session formats are offered for therapy?

Clients can connect via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference and scheduling.

How is cost and billing handled for sessions?

Pricing varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use 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 according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMood disorders Post-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English