- Holistic perspective
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- Skill building
About Lisa
Lisa Raley is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on everyday problems that wear people down. She helps with stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and other mood concerns. Lisa aims to make therapy practical and understandable for people feeling overwhelmed.
She takes a holistic view, noticing how physical, emotional, social, and spiritual parts of life affect each other. Sessions look for strengths that still work and build new skills where things have become weak. That means looking at daily routines, thought patterns, and small changes that add up over time.
Lisa uses approaches such as acceptance and commitment work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior ideas, mindfulness, and principles from the Gottman Method to guide conversations. She explains ideas plainly and helps people try them between sessions. The work tends to be collaborative and goal-focused, with a mix of practical exercises and talk.
With 16 years of experience practicing as an LICSW in Alabama, Lisa draws on a range of strategies to match each person's needs. She supports people through life transitions, caregiver strain, parenting stress, burnout, and many other challenges. Her aim is to help people find balance and regain energy for everyday life.
Clients who want to begin complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Lisa helps people set achievable steps and notice progress as they go.
How ACT, CBT, and Mindfulness work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, meaningful actions toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and uses simple exercises to change unhelpful patterns and improve sleep, mood, or anxiety. Mindfulness Therapy teaches short attention and breathing practices that calm the body and help with stress, sleep, and emotional reactivity.Deciding which approach to use is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, daily routine, and what feels doable, then suggest strategies to try. That collaborative process can include trying techniques from more than one approach to see what fits best.
Confirm available session formats before you book since the biography does not list them specifically. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and let people practice new skills in their usual environments. Some formats can be shorter check-ins or use audio only when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can help tailor the session length and focus so therapy fits into everyday life without adding more stress.
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Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
Common issues include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, sleeping problems, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, ADHD, and trauma-related concerns.
What is the therapy style like in sessions?
The approach is practical and strength-based. Sessions focus on finding existing strengths, learning new skills, and trying small changes that fit into daily life.
How much experience does the therapist have?
The clinician has 16 years of experience working in clinical social work settings and with a broad range of mood and stress-related concerns.
What credentials and region apply to this therapist?
This therapist holds the LICSW credential and practices in Alabama as indicated by the state licensure provided.
Which languages are supported and are international clients seen?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed in the biography and need to be verified directly.
How are costs handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.