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Lisa Baird

Therapist · Florida

Lisa Baird

LMHC

LMHC - Life purpose and stress

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Experience
14 years
Based in
Florida
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

About Lisa

Lisa Baird is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 14 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, career uncertainty, relationship strain, and questions about life purpose. She also supports people coping with trauma, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and the practical fallout of divorce or adoption concerns.

Lisa uses straightforward talk therapy to untangle what feels overwhelming. She draws on client-centered methods to follow each person’s concerns and on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas help set short-term goals and test what actually works.

Sessions are conversational and problem-focused. Lisa aims to clarify immediate steps people can try between meetings. She often helps clients break big problems into small experiments to see what changes feel realistic and useful.

Her work includes attention to communication problems, financial stress, aging-related issues, and the specific pressures some LGBT people face. She also has experience with autism spectrum topics and co-occurring conditions and applies practical skills when those are present.

Lisa asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. She notes that subscription fees vary by location and can be canceled at any time. Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.

License and NPI on record

LMHC
Florida · MH12021

As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.

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

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

How Lisa uses practical approaches in online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. It helps people who need a space to sort through their priorities and feelings without being told what to do. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers clear exercises to test new ways of thinking and behaving. It often helps with anxiety, depression, panic, and stress-related patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lisa will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try first, and she adjusts plans based on how well those methods match the client’s goals and day-to-day life. The process is iterative and focused on practical outcomes rather than theory.

The site’s intake asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. The original profile does not list specific session formats here, so confirm the current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, parenting, medical appointments, or other commitments. They also allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited and let people use video or phone options that suit their energy and bandwidth.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, career doubts, relationship strain, trauma, and questions about life purpose among other concerns.

How would she approach feeling stuck or unsure about next steps?

She uses client-centered conversations and practical tools from CBT and solution-focused work to identify small steps and test what helps.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 14 years of experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral issues.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) practicing from Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with clients outside the United States?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How does billing work and what does therapy cost?

Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to schedule a session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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