Lisa Carrillo , LMFT

Lisa Carrillo is a California-licensed therapist with 16 years of professional experience who supports adults and families facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, and anger management. She practices from a strengths-based perspective, recognizing that clients are the experts in their own stories and that existing skills and resources can be built on to meet current challenges. As a LMFT she is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, trained to address both individual concerns and relational dynamics that affect daily life.

Clients work with Lisa to identify goals, explore patterns that get in the way, and develop practical strategies to respond to difficult emotions and situations. Beginning therapy can take courage, and she acknowledges that first step while offering steady, collaborative guidance to help people move forward. She aims to create a supportive space where clients can clarify priorities, practice new skills, and strengthen relationships over time.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Lisa Carrillo draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy to guide online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaching practical strategies to manage symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and stress. Psychodynamic Therapy explores how past experiences and relationship patterns influence current feelings and choices, which can be helpful for understanding recurring relationship or emotional issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Lisa collaborates with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts interventions over time as goals evolve and as clients notice what is most helpful.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home or work, maintain continuity during life changes, and fit therapy into a busy routine while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor care to individual circumstances.