Key details
- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH19506
- NPI1568895712
- Experience14 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- CBT techniques
- Acceptance and Commitment
- Mindfulness work
About Lisa
Lisa Westcoat is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 14 years of experience in mental health and addiction treatment. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship trouble, trauma and abuse, and persistent anger. She also addresses addiction, grief, self-esteem struggles, and the strain of life changes.
Her background includes sustained work in drug and alcohol treatment and helping people caught in cycles of shame, guilt, and codependency. She draws on practical methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Sessions can include work on communication problems, control issues, intimacy-related concerns, and parenting stress.
Her approach blends several evidence-informed methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify and challenge patterns of thinking and behavior. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clarify values and take action even when emotions are strong. Client-Centered techniques focus on listening and building a working relationship.
Lisa often uses mindfulness exercises and motivational interviewing when people are navigating change or recovery from substance problems. She aims to be direct and encouraging while keeping interactions straightforward and grounded. That practical stance is useful when addressing impulsivity, anger, or addictive behaviors.
People commonly work with her on issues such as abandonment, infidelity, family conflicts, and forgiveness. She combines clinical experience with a down-to-earth manner to help people practice different responses and reduce patterns that have become harmful.
How sessions work
How her approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small actions in that direction even when emotions are uncomfortable. It can help with persistent anger by shifting attention to values and committed actions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to test and change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and reactive anger. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes respectful listening and building a collaborative working relationship so clients feel heard and can try new responses.Finding the right blend of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which approaches fit best for their goals, preferences, and the problems they bring. That may mean trying CBT exercises for a few sessions, adding ACT techniques, or using mindfulness practices alongside motivational interviewing when motivation is a barrier.
The original biography did not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove travel time. The focus remains on practical skills and behavioral experiments that can be practiced between sessions to address anger, impulsivity, and relationship patterns.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger, addiction, grief, and related concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is direct and down-to-earth with an emphasis on practical steps and listening. She mixes question-based and experiential techniques to try different behaviors.
How long has she worked in mental health?
She has 14 years of full-time experience in the mental health field and addiction treatment.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.