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Lisa Raley, LICSW
Alabama
LICSW - Stress and Anxiety focused
See online therapy options- CBT based methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Relationship tools
About Lisa
Lisa Raley is an Alabama-licensed clinical social worker, LICSW, with 16 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, relationship and family issues, trauma and grief. She also works with concerns such as sleep and eating difficulties, anger, self-esteem, career stress, ADHD, and intimacy-related problems.
Her approach is practical and skills-focused. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new responses. Mindfulness exercises and solution-focused steps often show up in sessions when they fit the goals.
In a typical meeting she will help people identify patterns that keep problems going and then try specific strategies to change them. Sessions can include short behavioral experiments, thought records, or techniques to reduce overwhelm. She frames work as learning new skills rather than a test of character.
Lisa also brings attention to relationships and communication. She uses elements of the Gottman Method to address relationship interaction and intimacy-related concerns when relevant. She supports people coping with life transitions such as divorce, caregiving stress, aging, or career shifts.
Her background in social work informs a focus on strengths and practical problem solving. People looking for clear steps and concrete practice for day-to-day problems may find this style helpful. Sessions are conducted in English and reflect her licensure in Alabama.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Lisa often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions so clients can test small behavior changes and see what helps. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying values and taking value-driven action, useful for managing avoidance and motivation. Dialectical Behavior Therapy supplies specific skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing an approach tends to be collaborative. She will talk with each person about goals and what methods feel most useful, then try practical exercises to see which fit. Adjustments are common and part of the process as needs and preferences become clearer.
The original biography does not list session formats, so please confirm available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time around work or caregiving. Therapists can still assign brief between-session exercises, use thought records, or guide mindfulness practices so that therapy fits into everyday life.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and grief alongside relationship and intimacy-related concerns. The list also includes sleep and eating issues, anger, self-esteem, career strain, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills-oriented, focusing on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing different ways of responding. Sessions use structured techniques and exercises rather than open-ended discussion alone.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 16 years of experience as a clinical social worker delivering psychotherapy and related clinical services.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LICSW credential and practices in Alabama.
Which language are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats do sessions use and how much do they cost?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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