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Lisa OBrien

LCSW

Lisa OBrien , LCSW

Therapist in Montana

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About Lisa

Lisa OBrien is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Montana with 32 years of clinical experience. She has provided care to people of varied ages and backgrounds who are managing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and related life challenges.

Her work is tailored to each person's needs, combining evidence-informed methods to help clients build coping skills and reach practical goals. Her practice commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to address patterns of thinking, motivation for change, short-term problem solving, and recovery from traumatic experiences. She brings experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through issues like relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and blended family dynamics, self-esteem struggles, bipolar mood symptoms, caregiver and first responder stress, and substance use difficulties.

Lisa also supports people navigating adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric matters, attachment and family of origin issues, and life changes related to medical or caregiving circumstances. She works with international clients and draws on collaborative, practical strategies to help people move toward clearer choices and improved daily functioning.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Lisa OBrien commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Motivational Interviewing is another approach she employs to help people clarify their own reasons for change and strengthen motivation when facing ambivalence. Trauma-Focused Therapy is used to address the effects of traumatic experiences, offering strategies to process difficult memories and develop coping skills for triggers and emotional distress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. She works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine which methods best match a person’s goals, needs, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for many people. Sessions by video or phone allow for real-time conversation, while live chat and text-based messaging provide options for shorter check-ins or work between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care across locations.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Lisa OBrien have?

Lisa OBrien has 32 years of experience.

Is Lisa OBrien a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: MT LCSW BBH-LCSW-LIC-712.

In which languages does Lisa OBrien provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Lisa OBrien located?

Lisa OBrien is located in Montana.

How can I work with Lisa OBrien as my therapist?

You can work with Lisa OBrien through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Lisa OBrien work with international clients?

Yes. Lisa OBrien works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Lisa OBrien cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Visually impaired

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

32+ years

Licensed

Montana

Languages

English

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