Lisa Connelly , LPC

Lisa Connelly decided in high school that counseling would be her life's work, and she pursued that path through formal training and varied clinical experience. She earned a BA in Psychology and an MA in Professional Counseling with a specialization in Marriage, Family, and Addiction from Ottawa University in Phoenix, Arizona in 2002. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona - a credential that indicates formal licensure to provide professional counseling services.

Over the years she has practiced in many settings, including therapeutic group homes, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, chemical dependency detox and residential treatment programs, outpatient mental health clinics, and private practice. This breadth of experience has included work with children, adolescents, adults, families, groups, and couples, giving her a versatile skill set for a range of presenting concerns.

Lisa has training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and she focuses much of her work on trauma and anxiety. She also has extensive experience supporting couples and people coping with depression, grief and life transitions. Lisa approaches counseling with integrity, clinical knowledge, and compassion, prioritizing a strong therapeutic rapport so clients can clarify personal goals and move toward healthier, more productive lives.

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches with Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take purposeful action, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions by teaching skills to stay engaged with meaningful goals.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships that develop from early experiences. By exploring attachment styles and relationship dynamics, this approach can help individuals and couples improve communication, repair ruptures, and build more secure connections.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and enhancing interpersonal effectiveness. It is often helpful for emotional regulation, relationship conflicts, and situations where coping strategies are needed.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, then tailor interventions or combine methods to find the best fit. This collaborative stance helps ensure care aligns with what matters most to the client.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - so people can access support from home or while balancing work and family responsibilities. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and fit sessions into a busy life while working with licensed professionals who adapt methods to an online format.