- Whole person focus
- Practical coping skills
- Evidence informed methods
About Lisa
Lisa Raley is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, panic attacks, and related concerns. She draws on 16 years of clinical experience to support people dealing with depression, addiction, grief, trauma, and mood challenges. Her style is direct and practical, aimed at helping someone feel steadier in daily life.
She uses a whole-person view that looks at physical, emotional, social, and spiritual strengths. Sessions focus on finding what already works for someone and building new skills to restore balance. Conversations are meant to be clear and action-oriented so progress can be seen between visits.
Lisa uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, the Gottman Method, and mindfulness practices. Those methods are used to teach coping skills, manage panic and anxiety, and tackle relationship or parenting tensions. The work often includes short, practical exercises and real-life homework to try between sessions.
She also helps with life transitions, career questions, caregiver stress, and issues tied to family of origin. People bring concerns about self-esteem, anger, intimacy, and sleep, and the focus becomes small, manageable steps to improve daily functioning. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Lisa is based in Alabama and practices as an LICSW. Sessions and planning start by looking at current needs and preferences so that therapy fits a person’s life and goals.
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values; it’s useful for anxiety, panic, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce panic symptoms and shift unhelpful thinking. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete tools for managing intense emotions and improving coping and interpersonal effectiveness.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, what has helped before, and preferences. Together they try methods and adjust as needed so the work feels useful and doable.
Confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific online options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full hour is not possible. It also makes it simpler to use skills in real-life settings between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, ACT, and DBT tools to work well in remote sessions, and the therapist will discuss practical arrangements when scheduling.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Lisa address?
She works with stress, anxiety, panic disorder and panic attacks, depression, addictions, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, and other mood and life-change concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
The approach is practical and strength-focused, with clear steps and homework. Sessions aim to build everyday skills and restore balance across physical, emotional, social, and spiritual areas.
What background does she bring to therapy?
She holds 16 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues using several therapy approaches.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an AL LICSW and practices in Alabama.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.