- Guilt and shame
- Attachment issues
- LGBT concerns
About Lisa
Lisa Williams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 10 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, family conflict, and self-esteem struggles. Lisa also focuses on abandonment, attachment issues, guilt and shame, isolation and sexuality issues.
She frames clients as the expert on their story and looks for the strengths they already have. Sessions tend to be direct and practical, with attention to how past experiences like attachment wounds or abandonment affect present-day feelings. She helps people name the emotion behind behaviors and thoughts so they can decide what to change.
Lisa has worked across clinical settings and brings that experience into conversations about trauma, identity, and relationships. She talks through concrete ways to manage anxiety and stress, and she supports people who feel stuck because of shame or guilt. The emphasis is on small, doable steps rather than big overhauls.
In therapy she helps clients notice patterns from family and earlier relationships that influence current choices. That can include how attachment shows up in intimacy or how past abandonment shapes trust. She also addresses sexuality and issues particular to women when they come up in sessions.
People who contact her begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary with location.
How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Lisa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people understand and manage strong emotions. One common approach is skills-based work that breaks down anxiety and stress into manageable steps, teaching concrete tools for grounding and reducing overwhelm. Another approach focuses on attachment and relational patterns, helping people see how early relationships influence current trust and closeness issues.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then recommend techniques to try together. Sessions are adaptable so methods can be adjusted as the client notices what works best for them.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - shorter check-ins can be scheduled during a break, video allows face-to-face conversation, and phone can be useful when bandwidth or background noise is an issue. These practical choices help therapy fit around daily responsibilities rather than replacing them.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to guilt and shame?
She works with guilt and shame as part of broader issues like trauma, attachment wounds, and family conflict. These feelings are explored alongside stress, anxiety, and self-esteem.
How does her therapeutic style feel in a session?
She treats clients as experts on their lives and focuses on practical steps. Conversations aim to name emotions and find manageable changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working in clinical settings with trauma, identity, and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California and practices from California.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are used for appointments?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.