- Trauma and abuse
- Guilt and shame
- Compassion fatigue
About Lisa
Lisa Barnes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with 11 years of professional experience. She works with people who are carrying guilt and shame alongside trauma, eating concerns, parenting stress, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue.
She focuses on clear, direct conversation and practical steps. Sessions look at what is happening now and how past hurts connect to current feelings. Lisa helps people name painful beliefs about themselves and test whether those beliefs still fit their life.
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She and the client map goals together and try small changes in how people think and behave. That can mean breaking down overwhelming emotions into manageable parts and practicing new responses between sessions.
Lisa has particular experience supporting people through trauma and abuse, eating-related problems, caregiver stress, and the emotional toll of chronic illness. She also works with panic attacks, social anxiety, and issues around money or control. Guilt and shame are listed among her focus areas, and she will address those feelings alongside other concerns.
Practical matters like parenting strain, separation, and feelings of isolation are part of her caseload. Language of sessions is English and she practices in Texas. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's match and scheduling steps to set a first appointment.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Lisa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach helps people examine and reframe unhelpful thoughts that fuel guilt or shame. That work breaks big, painful beliefs into specific thoughts to challenge and change.Another approach emphasizes small behavioral experiments. These are short, doable actions clients try between sessions to test new ways of coping and build confidence. That method is useful for panic, social anxiety, and patterns that keep someone stuck.
Choosing the best method is a shared process. The therapist will discuss options, consider the client's goals and preferences, and adjust the plan as needed. Collaboration helps make sessions relevant to immediate concerns and longer-term goals.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not listed in the biography. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into a busy life, cutting out travel time, and allowing brief check-ins during a workday. Confirm the specific session options offered so you can pick what fits your schedule and needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with trauma and abuse, eating problems, parenting stress, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and related issues such as panic, isolation, and guilt and shame.
How does she approach feelings of guilt and shame?
She uses direct conversation and practical steps to help name painful beliefs and test whether they still apply. Work often includes trying small behavioral changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional work experience as a clinician in behavioral health settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Texas and provides services while practicing from that state.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.