- Compassionate listening
- Practical skills
- Identity affirming
About Lisa
Lisa Montgomery is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) in Kentucky who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, and challenges tied to identity and relationships. She creates an affirming space for LGBTQ people and young adults, and supports those dealing with grief, addiction, body image, and codependency. Her work centers on practical steps people can use between sessions.
Her style is warm and direct. She listens first, then helps clients set clear goals and small experiments to try outside of sessions. She uses a mix of focused talk, skill practice, and mindfulness exercises so people learn tools that fit their daily life.
Lisa blends client-centered care with evidence-based methods. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses emotionally-focused work to clarify relationship patterns and to strengthen how people connect with themselves and others.
Over 16 years of practice she has guided people through parenting strains, recovery from abuse, and major life changes. She helps clients build resilience, manage panic and worry, and improve communication with others. Sessions aim to be practical and relatable so progress shows up between meetings.
Clients can expect a collaborative tone where their goals shape the work. Lisa frames therapy as a process of steady learning and small changes rather than quick fixes. People who want a straightforward, compassionate therapist often seek her out for longer-term healing and concrete coping strategies.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters most to the person. It helps people feel heard, clarify goals, and shape the work around their values and experiences.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It uses clear exercises and homework to interrupt unhelpful patterns like panic, avoidance, or negative self-talk.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and name emotional patterns in relationships and within themselves so they can respond differently and build stronger connections.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust what they do over time. Clients often mix elements from different approaches to meet real-life needs.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make regular check-ins easier to fit into a busy week, allow brief focused touchpoints when needed, and support ongoing skill practice between sessions. Many people appreciate keeping therapy consistent during life changes while working on anxiety, codependency, relationship concerns, and trauma recovery.
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Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lisa help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, addictions, body image, codependency, parenting strain, and issues related to LGBT identity.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and direct. She listens closely, sets clear goals with clients, and uses practical exercises and mindfulness to build everyday skills.
What is her experience working as a therapist?
She has 16 years of clinical experience helping people navigate life transitions, relationship patterns, trauma recovery, and coping with anxiety and stress.
What credentials and location are listed for Lisa?
She is a LPCC, which is a licensed professional clinical counselor credential, and she practices in Kentucky.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Lisa?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist 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.