Therapist profile
Lisa May, LPC
Tennessee
LPC counselor - Anger and stress support
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Tennessee / 3615
- NPI1386986727
- Experience18 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTennessee
About
- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness tools
- Solution-focused work
About Lisa
Lisa May is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee with 18 years of counseling experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
She keeps interactions straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what the person wants to change. Lisa uses clear tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try small experiments that can reduce reactivity and increase calm. She also draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person's own goals and pace.
Lisa has a long history in related helping roles, starting in social work in 1996 and moving into clinical practice in 2002. She ran a private practice in Kentucky before relocating to Tennessee. That background informs a steady, real-world approach to common problems like grief, addiction, and trauma responses.
In sessions she combines short-term problem solving with deeper reflective work when needed. Solution-focused techniques help with immediate goals such as managing anger at work or improving communication at home. Jungian ideas and trauma-focused strategies can be used to explore deeper feelings and patterns that keep repeating.
She offers direct discussion, practical strategies, and mindfulness exercises during appointments. People who prefer a clear plan and concrete steps may find this approach useful. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How sessions work
Approach choices and how online sessions can help
Client-centered therapy places the person's goals and perspective at the center. The therapist listens, reflects, and helps set priorities so sessions follow what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into manageable parts and offers clear techniques to test and change those patterns. Mindfulness therapy teaches attention and breathing practices that can reduce reactivity and help manage anger and stress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to try methods that fit their goals and preferences. Together they will track what helps and adjust the plan over time, mixing short-term tools with deeper reflection as needed.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. It can also let clients use practices learned in session in their everyday setting. Ask about the specific formats offered and how they would fit your routine before scheduling.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She lists anger among the issues she works with, alongside stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship and family concerns. Practical steps in session focus on reducing reactive responses and improving communication.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her style is practical and down to earth. She uses client-centered listening with CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques to set achievable goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of counseling experience and worked in social work starting in 1996 before moving into clinical practice in 2002.
What credential and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Tennessee and practices in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the original biography does not list specific formats. Please check the profile's booking steps for up-to-date details.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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