- Warm nonjudgmental space
- Practical problem solving
- English Spanish ASL
About Lisa
Lisa Encinas is a California licensed marriage and family therapist with seven years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. Lisa aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and respectful of the courage it takes to reach out.
She creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can name what is hard and begin to make small changes. Sessions emphasize listening and practical problem-solving. Lisa helps people face life transitions and rebuild confidence after setbacks.
Her work also addresses deeper patterns that keep people stuck, such as family of origin issues, codependent dynamics, and feelings of emptiness or shame. She supports people coping with chronic illness, caregiver stress, cancer, and related losses. Communication problems and the fallout from divorce or domestic violence are also within her focus.
Lisa is able to work in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language. She practices in California as an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her approach is straightforward and focused on finding what helps each person move forward.
Clients can expect short-term steps alongside longer-term reflection. Lisa partners with each person to set goals and check progress. The tone of sessions is practical, compassionate, and aimed at everyday improvements.
How evidence-based work fits into online therapy
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical methods that help people change unhelpful patterns. One common approach is goal-focused work that breaks worries and relationship patterns into manageable steps, helpful for anxiety, low self-esteem, and codependent behavior. Another approach emphasizes exploring how family history shapes current reactions, which can clarify why certain patterns keep repeating and help people try new ways of relating.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they try options, review what helps, and adjust the plan over time so sessions stay useful and relevant.
The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to keep appointments around work or caregiving duties and to maintain continuity during life changes. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the available formats before booking to know what is offered and what will fit your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Spanish, American Sign Language
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related areas such as codependency and family of origin issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and practical, focusing on listening, clear goals, and step-by-step strategies to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years of professional experience working with people on mood, relationship, and life transition concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a California LMFT, which means Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and practices in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.