Lisa May, LPC

Lisa May is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Tennessee. She brings 18 years of clinical experience and a straightforward, down-to-earth style. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship strain, and life changes. Her approach aims to make therapy understandable and useful from the first session.

She draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person's own goals and voice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to address unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Lisa also includes mindfulness and solution-focused work to help people build small, practical habits and clearer plans.

Lisa’s background includes years in social work before moving into private practice. That history shaped her practical way of working and her focus on helping people manage everyday problems. She has experience supporting people through caregiving stress, cancer-related concerns, adoption and foster issues, and aging and geriatric issues among other topics.

Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Lisa aims to help people identify manageable steps, practice coping skills, and track progress over time. She emphasizes collaboration so clients feel part of the plan.

People who choose Lisa can expect straightforward talk, practical tools, and steady support. She describes her work as ongoing partnership toward clearer choices and improved daily functioning.

How approaches translate into online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's own goals and perspective. In practice this means the therapist listens carefully and follows what matters most to the client, helping them name goals and make choices that fit their life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses simple exercises and experiments to shift unhelpful thinking and build more effective habits, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options, try methods that fit the client's needs, and adjust plans based on what helps. This is a collaborative process where goals and preferences guide the choice of techniques.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find online work easier to fit into a busy day because sessions can avoid travel, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make scheduling around caregiving or work responsibilities simpler. Discussing preferred session length and timing can help tailor therapy to everyday life.