Therapist profile
Lisa May, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and parenting focus
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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- CBT and mindfulness
About Lisa
Lisa May is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee with 18 years of clinical experience. She has worked in counseling and social work since the mid-1990s and focuses on family and parenting concerns alongside anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and addiction.
She works in a straightforward, down-to-earth way. Conversations aim to be practical and clear. Sessions focus on what is happening now, what is getting in the way at home, and small steps that can reduce tension and improve daily functioning.
Her background includes private practice work in Kentucky and clinical roles in Tennessee. That blend of settings has shaped a style that values realistic goals and steady progress. She draws on tools that help people manage strong emotions and rebuild routines after loss or upheaval.
Therapeutic approaches include client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts and routines, Jungian ideas about meaning and personal patterns, and mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity. Solution-focused methods are used to set concrete next steps during sessions.
People who come for help often want relief from ongoing stress, help after loss, or ways to cope with relationship strain at home. Lisa aims to help clients identify manageable changes they can try between sessions. The emphasis is on practical work that fits into family life and daily responsibilities.
How sessions work
How Lisa May uses therapeutic approaches online
Lisa May commonly combines client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in sessions. Client-centered work means she listens without judgement and helps people name what matters most to them at home. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, depression, and relationship tension.She also incorporates mindfulness techniques to help lower reactivity and create steadier responses to stress. Mindfulness here means short practices and attention exercises that can be used when emotions rise or when routines feel overwhelming. The therapist will discuss which approaches fit best and adjust methods as goals change.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with clients to decide whether CBT, mindfulness, or client-centered listening should guide sessions. That decision is based on the client's needs, goals, and what feels practical to use between meetings.
Confirm the current online session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Many people find it simpler to try techniques between sessions when meetings already fit into their day.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to family life?
She helps with relationship strain, parenting stress, blended family issues, and communication problems that affect life at home.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is down-to-earth and practical. She uses clear conversation and concrete steps rather than abstract theory.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of counseling experience and prior social work experience beginning in 1996.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Tennessee and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking so you know whether phone or video sessions are offered.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies by location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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