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Lisa May, LPC
Tennessee
LPC - stress and anxiety focused
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Mindfulness skills
- Solution-focused work
About Lisa
Lisa May is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee with 18 years of counseling experience. She lists stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes among the issues she addresses.
She takes a down-to-earth, professional approach. Sessions focus on practical steps clients can try between meetings. Conversations are direct and goal-oriented, with attention to what changes feel realistic for everyday life.
Lisa uses a mix of approaches to match the problem and the person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of her work to notice unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. Client-Centered Therapy informs how she listens and follows a client's priorities. She also integrates mindfulness strategies and solution-focused ideas for short-term goals.
Her background includes many years working in therapy since 2002 and earlier experience in social work from 1996. She previously ran a private practice in Kentucky before relocating to Tennessee, and has handled a wide range of concerns including grief, addiction, and trauma.
Clients who want straightforward, practical sessions often find this style useful. Lisa encourages tracking small changes and reviewing what helped. She asks about daily routines, supports, and obstacles to figure out manageable next steps.
How her approaches translate to online care
Lisa blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in clear, practice-oriented ways. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing alternative behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Client-Centered work means she pays attention to what the client values and follows those priorities while planning next steps. Mindfulness techniques may be used to build awareness and calm in daily routines.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels manageable, then try methods that fit the client's needs. That collaborative process helps decide which strategies to emphasize in sessions and at home.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online meetings can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and let clients use quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth options if that helps. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises and homework for remote sessions so progress can continue between meetings.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which problems does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting, anger, bipolar issues, and coping with life changes.
How does she use CBT in sessions?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and try alternative responses. Sessions include practical exercises to practice between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has worked in therapy since 2002 and in social work since 1996, with past private practice experience in Kentucky before moving to Tennessee.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether phone or video sessions are offered.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies 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 a first session.
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