Lisa Connelly, LPC
Midlife and life-change focused counselor
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- Practical coping skills
- Relationship focus
- Goal oriented
About Lisa
Lisa Connelly, LPC, helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression, and the shifts that come with midlife. She brings 15 years of counseling experience and a down-to-earth approach to conversations about coping and change. Her work focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions. Lisa aims to make therapy feel understandable and manageable for someone juggling life responsibilities.
She trained with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling with a specialization in Marriage, Family, and Addiction. Lisa has worked in many settings, including group homes, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, chemical dependency detox and residential programs, outpatient clinics, and private practice. That variety shaped her ability to adapt to different needs and life situations.
Lisa uses several therapeutic approaches to match a person’s needs, including cognitive behavioral methods and emotion-focused work. She also draws on acceptance and commitment ideas and attachment-based perspectives when addressing relationships, trauma, or recurring patterns. In sessions she focuses on clear goals, practical coping skills, and better communication patterns.
People who come to Lisa for help with parenting stress, career crossroads, addiction concerns, or painful losses will find a therapist who values honesty and respect. Her style is steady and collaborative: she listens, offers options, and helps people try things that fit their daily lives. Prospective clients are encouraged to ask about the best ways to work together before scheduling.
Lisa practices in Texas and works in English. She does not accept international clients.
She trained with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling with a specialization in Marriage, Family, and Addiction. Lisa has worked in many settings, including group homes, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, chemical dependency detox and residential programs, outpatient clinics, and private practice. That variety shaped her ability to adapt to different needs and life situations.
Lisa uses several therapeutic approaches to match a person’s needs, including cognitive behavioral methods and emotion-focused work. She also draws on acceptance and commitment ideas and attachment-based perspectives when addressing relationships, trauma, or recurring patterns. In sessions she focuses on clear goals, practical coping skills, and better communication patterns.
People who come to Lisa for help with parenting stress, career crossroads, addiction concerns, or painful losses will find a therapist who values honesty and respect. Her style is steady and collaborative: she listens, offers options, and helps people try things that fit their daily lives. Prospective clients are encouraged to ask about the best ways to work together before scheduling.
Lisa practices in Texas and works in English. She does not accept international clients.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and online options
Lisa uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking and try practical behavior changes that reduce worry and improve mood. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and patterns that get in the way of daily functioning.She also works with attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns in intimacy and communication. This approach can help people understand recurring trust or closeness issues and try new ways of relating.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels useful, then suggest approaches to try together. Clients and the therapist check in and adjust methods as needed.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about the available session options and scheduling when you start the matching process to find what fits your routine.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lisa commonly address?
Her practice includes stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, self-esteem, and coping with life changes such as midlife transitions.
How would you describe Lisa's therapeutic style?
She takes a straightforward, collaborative approach that focuses on clear goals and practical strategies people can use between sessions.
What background does she bring to therapy?
Lisa holds a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling with a specialization in Marriage, Family, and Addiction and has about 15 years of experience across inpatient, outpatient, residential, and private practice settings.
What credential does Lisa hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should I take to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.