- Goal oriented
- Practical tools
- Strengths focused
About Lisa
Lisa Baird is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, career questions, and compassion fatigue. She also works with clients facing trauma, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, and issues tied to adoption and foster care.
She believes a strong therapeutic relationship helps people change. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps. Lisa aims to give straightforward tools and help clients recognize their strengths. Conversations are meant to be direct and respectful, not full of jargon.
Her way of working blends several approaches to fit each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods are brought into sessions as needed. The emphasis is on small, manageable changes and skills people can use in everyday life.
Lisa has practiced for 14 years and brings that experience to each appointment. She collaborates with clients to build a plan that matches their priorities. Progress is reviewed regularly and adjusted when needed.
People who choose her can expect practical problem-solving, goal setting, and help with emotion regulation. She aims to support change while keeping the work realistic and achievable. If you are dealing with life transitions or specific struggles related to adoption and foster care, she includes those concerns in her work when relevant.
How her approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting connection. It helps when someone needs acceptance, space to talk, and a partner who reflects their thoughts back so they can make sense of them.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to shift unhelpful thinking and reduce anxiety or low mood.
Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change. It is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps, and it supports movement toward realistic goals.
Choosing a therapeutic method is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and try approaches that match those needs. If something isn’t helping, the plan is adjusted so work stays focused and useful.
If you want online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer more flexibility around work or family schedules. The therapist will discuss what works best for scheduling and how to shape sessions to meet your goals.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lisa help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, career questions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, ADHD, self-esteem problems, and related topics including adoption and foster care.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She focuses on clear goals, skill building, and applying simple strategies that fit daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working with people on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.