About Lisa
Lisa Lavaysse is a California psychologist with 20 years of clinical experience who focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, and self-esteem. She combines practical guidance and coaching to help people manage life changes and build confidence. Lisa aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space for people to talk about what matters most to them.
She helps people break problems into manageable steps and makes plans that fit daily life. That can mean working on communication problems, control issues, or guilt and shame.
How Lisa works
Lisa also supports those feeling isolated or unsure about life purpose, and she addresses social anxiety and phobia with focused conversation and practical tools. Her background includes two decades of practice in California as a licensed psychologist, CA Psychologist 20002. Over that time she has worked alongside people seeking career progress, better relationships, and more steady motivation.
She blends coaching-style planning with therapeutic conversation to aim for clear, achievable goals. Sessions emphasize straightforward talk, skill-building, and small steps toward change. Lisa listens, reflects what she hears, and helps people test new ways of relating and coping.
The process is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. If someone is ready to try a different approach to stress, relationships, or confidence, Lisa offers structured support and practical strategies. She encourages honest conversation and steady progress toward goals.
What Lisa works with
The areas below are the ones Lisa selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
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Training and background
| Register | CA Psychologist |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 20 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
Approaches that guide online sessions and practical benefits
Lisa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and goal-setting. One common approach is problem-focused coaching, which centers on clear goals, step-by-step plans, and accountability to help with career progress, motivation, and daily stress. Another approach emphasizes emotion-focused conversation that helps people name difficult feelings like guilt, shame, or anxiety and try new ways of responding.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean shifting from short-term coaching to more exploratory sessions as issues change over time.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer brief, frequent contact or who want to reflect before responding. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing work and family demands.
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