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Lisa White

Therapist · Texas

Lisa White

LPC

Licensed counselor - Life purpose and stress

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Experience
4 years
Based in
Texas
Sessions
Online
Languages
English
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Career and purpose
  • Creative methods

About Lisa

Lisa White is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Texas with four years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career questions, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Lisa also works with issues related to chronic pain and illness, control struggles, impulsivity, loneliness, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, women's issues, and life purpose.

Her background includes 24 years in education, which shaped how she notices patterns that affect daily functioning. She blends talk therapy with creative, activity-based options like nature, gardening, art, yoga, and play. Sessions look for practical steps to bring thoughts and behaviors closer to what matters to the client.

Lisa’s style is direct and activity-friendly. She uses conversations plus hands-on tasks so people can try new ways of coping during and between meetings. That approach can help when traditional talk alone feels stuck or abstract.

In early sessions she focuses on identifying small, manageable changes. Over time she works with clients to shift routines, test new behaviors, and reduce patterns that fuel anxiety or overwhelm. She pays attention to what gets in the way of following through and helps design realistic next steps.

People who are unsure what comes next in work or life often seek her out for clarity about values and purpose. She encourages experimentation - short practices, creative tasks, and reflective talk - to see what actually helps in everyday life.

License and NPI on record

LPC
Texas · 93418

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

Additional focus areas

Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityControl issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressWomen's issues

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions

Lisa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside activity-based practices. One approach focuses on goal-oriented strategies that break larger problems into smaller, testable steps. This helps when someone feels stuck or overwhelmed by big decisions and needs concrete next moves.

Another approach centers on exposure-style skills for panic and anxiety, teaching gradual, manageable practices to reduce avoidance and increase confidence in handling symptoms. These skills are taught in short, practical exercises and repeated over time to build tolerance.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Lisa will work with the client to identify which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they try methods and adjust based on what helps in real life rather than sticking to a single method.

Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and use video or audio in ways that suit their schedule. Others choose shorter check-ins or activities that do not require being on camera. Discussing practical preferences at the start makes it easier to shape sessions that work with everyday routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career doubts, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses chronic pain and illness, control issues, impulsivity, isolation, panic, PTSD, women's issues, and life purpose.

How would she describe her therapeutic approach?

She blends talk therapy with practical activities such as nature, gardening, art, yoga, and play. The focus is on testing small changes and building routines that fit daily life.

What is her clinical background?

She has four years of counseling experience and 24 years of experience working in education. That background informs how she spots patterns and plans interventions.

Where is she licensed and based?

She holds an LPC credential and is based in Texas.

Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she accept clients from other countries?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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