(She/They)
Telehealth only
Lisa Vanderpool is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas, working with clients statewide via telehealth. She works with adults and teenagers, specializing in anxiety, stress, depression, substance issues, life transitions, trauma, and LGBTQ+ issues.
Her approach to therapy is individualized, tailored to the needs of each client. Lisa frequently uses a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, education about anxiety, and mindfulness techniques. These methods help create a shared understanding of the client’s experiences, allowing them to work together to find a path forward.
Lisa’s style and approach are well-suited for adults and teens dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, substance issues, life transitions, obsessive-compulsive (OCD) tendencies, trauma (PTSD), attention issues (AD/HD), anger, relationship issues, parenting issues, educational/career paths, and LGBTQ+ issues. She offers practical suggestions to reduce anxiety, depression and overthinking, and improve sleep, healthy habits, communication skills, and overall functioning. She also educates clients about what happens in the brain and body during anxiety, and methods they can use to feel calmer and manage anxiety symptoms more successfully. She often recommends insightful documentaries or books for better understanding.
Her communication style is straightforward, personable, supportive, humorous, compassionate and kind. Lisa aims to make her clients feel comfortable discussing anything and listens intently for understanding and clarity, without judgment. Telehealth allows clients to speak from the comfort of their own home, office, or vehicle.
Lisa’s approach to goal setting involves working together to define what the client wants to accomplish during their time together. This process starts by building trust and comfort, identifying goals, current issues and obstacles, and exploring strengths and areas for improvement. Together, they work towards achieving these goals.
In the first session, clients can expect to discuss how they have been feeling, what they have been dealing with recently, and answer questions that help Lisa better understand their experiences. The initial session focuses on building a connection, identifying problems in various areas of life, and finding a path forward to overcome obstacles, feel better, and navigate life more successfully.
Education
M.S. in Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy from Our Lady of the Lake University, 2013.
B.A. in Psychology from Florida International University, 1992.
License
Texas LPC #83653