Lisa Thayer, LCP — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Lisa!

I am an experientially focused therapist with a gentle, respectful process-oriented approach. I aim to support and guide you to the place within you that needs healing the most.

My focus

I work with individuals and couples dealing with a wide range of issues, including addiction, aging, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, personality disorders, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, stress, and trauma. I have experience supporting older adults as well.

My approach

My therapeutic approach is experiential and process-oriented. I provide gentle guidance to help you access your inner resources for healing. I utilize modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment therapy, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and other mindfulness-based approaches.

My communication style

Taking the first step to better understand why you have the thoughts and feelings you have is courageous, and I honor that every step of the way. In therapy, I will help you calm and guide your uncertainties to a place of confidence and safety in your relationship with yourself and others.

My goals for you

My goal is to empower you with coping skills, self-understanding, and emotional resilience to navigate life's challenges with greater ease. I strive to create a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can process your experiences, gain insights, and move towards healing and personal growth.

Our first session

In our first session, we will discuss what brings you to therapy and explore your unique story, strengths, and areas where you'd like support. I will listen attentively to understand your perspective and collaboratively establish goals to guide our work. You can expect an atmosphere of warmth, respect, and emotional safety.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Attachment-based

Compassion Focused

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Experiential Therapy

Mindfulness-Based

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) from Palo Alto University and a Master of Arts (MA) in Psychological Studies from Seton Hall University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Lisa Thayer