Lisa Taylor , LMHC

Lisa Taylor is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington with ten years of experience supporting teens and adults through OCD, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and major life transitions. She has worked in both intensive programs - including intensive outpatient (IOP) and partial hospitalization (PHP) - and in private practice, which gives her a broad perspective on returning to daily life after structured treatment.

Her approach blends direct collaboration with warmth and humanity. She favors evidence-based methods such as exposure and response prevention (ERP) for obsessive-compulsive patterns, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to reframe unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills for emotion regulation, and behavioral activation to counter withdrawal. Lisa aims for conversations that feel real rather than clinical checklists, making space for honest challenge alongside empathy.

She has particular experience with first-generation and BIPOC young adults navigating identity, family expectations, and mental health, and she enjoys guiding clients who feel stuck in repetitive patterns toward practical change. Clients often say she helps them face difficult challenges while still feeling understood, and she values finding moments of levity because healing should not feel like another chore. Starting therapy can be daunting, and Lisa’s goal is to offer support, gentle challenge, and encouragement as clients build the life they want.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Lisa uses client-centered methods that prioritize the person’s own goals and experiences, creating a collaborative space where the therapist follows the client’s lead and supports individual strengths and values. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is another core approach she uses - it focuses on identifying and changing thought and behavior patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and disordered eating. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills are also available to help with emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for intense emotions and repetitive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lisa works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies over time as progress and challenges emerge.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone, as well as live chat and text-based messaging, make it easier to fit care into busy schedules or across distances. For many people, virtual options increase consistency and accessibility, and licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver thoughtful, skills-based support tailored to each client.