Dr. Lisa Sullivan, CA Psychologist 17800

Dr. Lisa Sullivan helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, parenting demands, and the unsettled feelings that can come with midlife. She is a California psychologist who describes practical, down-to-earth support for people trying to reclaim a sense of balance and purpose.

Her style focuses on clear, collaborative work. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. She listens for what matters most and then tests small changes that can make daily life easier.

Dr. Sullivan draws on client-centered therapy to follow each person’s priorities. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at thought patterns and behavior to reduce symptoms and improve coping. Together these approaches aim to reduce emotional and physical stress responses and improve everyday functioning.

She has ten years of clinical experience as a licensed California psychologist. Her background includes psychological testing and work with adults, adolescents, and children. That experience informs practical strategies for parenting, communication problems, blended family issues, fertility and postpartum concerns, and other life transitions.

People who meet with her typically work on clearer communication, steadier moods, and better ways to handle work and family pressures. The process emphasizes small, manageable steps rather than big overnight changes.

How her approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on following the person's lead. The therapist listens deeply, reflects what she hears, and helps people set goals that matter to them. This approach is useful for midlife concerns, parenting stress, and finding clearer priorities in life.

Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. Work often involves identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing new behaviors, and practicing simple skills to reduce anxiety or mood symptoms. This can help with stress, social anxiety, SAD, and somatic symptoms linked to emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will work with each person to decide which methods to try first, based on goals and daily life. That collaboration helps focus sessions on what will be most useful and realistic for the individual.

Session formats are not specified in the provided profile, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, permit shorter check-ins during breaks, and reduce travel time. They also allow work on real-life routines and communication patterns that happen outside the office, which can speed up practical problem solving.