Lisa Westcoat , LMHC

Lisa Westcoat is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) practicing in Florida with 14 years of full-time experience in the mental health field and addiction treatment. She draws on extensive work with individuals and families facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and the challenges of major life changes. Lisa also brings deep experience in treating drug, alcohol, and process addictions, integrating twelve-step principles when appropriate, and supporting clients dealing with family conflict, guilt, shame, and codependency.

Her work addresses a wide range of concerns including anger and control issues, domestic violence, commitment struggles, intimacy-related difficulties, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. Known for a warm and empathic style, she combines genuine encouragement and occasional directness with a down-to-earth sense of humor to make the therapeutic process approachable and realistic. Lisa emphasizes respect and compassion while tailoring sessions to the needs of each person.

She uses a variety of evidence-informed methods - including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy - and adapts techniques to fit each client’s goals. Seeking support takes courage, and Lisa aims to empower people as they work toward meaningful, lasting change.

Approaches, Access, and Online Care with Lisa Westcoat

Lisa uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify personal values and build actions that align with what matters most, which can be useful for anxiety, avoidance, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy is central to her practice, emphasizing a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the client’s perspective guides the work and strengths are honored. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, a practical approach for managing depression, anxiety, and impulsive responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Lisa collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors sessions, combines techniques when helpful, and involves clients in planning the direction of therapy so it feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to maintain continuity during life changes. These options allow licensed professionals like Lisa to support clients in ways that suit their routines and communication preferences.