Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you use our links to purchase.

Lisa Baird

Lisa Baird

LMHC

Florida

Continue with Lisa

Compassionate counselor for anxiety and life change

  • Panic and anxiety support
  • Practical coping skills
  • Goal focused work

About Lisa

Lisa Baird is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Florida who helps people manage stress, anxiety, panic attacks, and related concerns. She focuses on practical steps that make day-to-day life feel more manageable. Her approach is direct and compassionate, aimed at helping clients regain control and reduce overwhelm.

With 14 years of experience, Lisa uses plain talk and active listening to understand what matters most to each person. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to identify unhelpful patterns and build new coping skills. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques help set clear goals and find workable steps forward.

In sessions, Lisa works with clients to create small, achievable plans. She helps people notice thoughts and behaviors that keep anxiety moving in circles and then practices alternatives together. For parenting and career stress, she offers techniques to improve communication and manage daily pressures.

Lisa also supports people facing life transitions, trauma and abuse, adoption and foster care concerns, and struggles with self-esteem and relationships. She pays attention to co-occurring issues such as ADHD, autism spectrum differences, aging-related concerns, and financial stress when they affect wellbeing.

Her style is collaborative and goal-oriented. Clients set the pace, and she adjusts methods to fit each person’s needs. The aim is steady progress through practical skills, clearer thinking, and renewed confidence.

How her approaches shape online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and building a strong working relationship so clients feel understood and heard. This approach helps with anxiety, parenting concerns, and self-esteem by centering the client's experience and priorities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills to challenge unhelpful thoughts and develop healthier behaviors, which is useful for panic attacks and ongoing anxiety.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to select methods that match their goals and preferences. That means checking what helps, adjusting when needed, and setting measurable steps together.

Confirm the current online session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people practice skills in real-life routines and bring immediate issues to the session for problem solving.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCo-morbidityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacks

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Lisa help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, career and parenting pressures, and relationship or communication problems.

What is her general approach in therapy?

Her work is collaborative and practical, using goal-focused conversations and skill-building to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

How much experience does she have?

Lisa has 14 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?

She is licensed in Florida as an LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a therapy relationship with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Whenever you are ready

Review online therapy options and next steps on BetterHelp, in your own time.

Continue with Lisa

Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Chest pain, trouble breathing or new physical symptoms should be checked by a doctor. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

Back to all therapists

Continue with Lisa