Therapist profile
Lisa Godwin, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and parenting
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- Family and parenting
- Relationship support
- CBT and mindfulness
About Lisa
Lisa Godwin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with 23 years of experience in counseling. She lists family and parenting among her focus areas and helps people facing relationship strain, parenting stress, mood changes, and substance concerns.
She has worked across clinical settings and with a wide range of concerns. These include depression, anxiety, relationship problems, parenting difficulties, addictions, ADHD, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas noted are infidelity, jealousy, and seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
Her approach draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person's perspective. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical behavior tools and mindfulness methods are part of her practical toolkit for managing emotions and increasing present-moment focus.
Sessions include straightforward conversation about what is happening at home and concrete skills to try between meetings. Motivational interviewing is used when people want help sorting mixed feelings or deciding on next steps. The emphasis is on clear, usable strategies rather than jargon.
For adults worried about a strained partnership, a difficult parent or the everyday weight of parenting, she offers a steady, interactive style. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling details before booking.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and putting the person's concerns first. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and gives concrete skills to change patterns that cause stress or low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers emotion regulation and distress-tolerance tools to manage intense feelings and reduce reactive behavior.Choosing the right approach is often a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and practical needs and then recommend which methods to try first. Adjustments can be made as the work proceeds so sessions stay responsive to what helps most.
The biography does not specify session delivery formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that structured skill practice from CBT or DBT fits well into weekly life, while client-centered conversations can help sort priorities and feelings between practical steps.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family or parenting problems does she address?
She works with adults on parenting stress, parent-child interaction concerns, relationship strain, infidelity, jealousy, and related family issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and straightforward. She focuses on talking through current problems and practicing skills between sessions.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 23 years of experience working in a variety of clinical settings with many common concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and addictions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in South Carolina.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific session delivery methods.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a first appointment?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
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