Lisa Westcoat , LMHC

Lisa Westcoat is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with 14 years of full-time experience in the mental health field and in addiction treatment. She builds counseling relationships that emphasize acceptance and respect, offering a warm, empathic presence paired with practical, down-to-earth guidance. She has been described as genuine, encouraging, and at times direct, bringing both compassion and clarity to sessions.

Her clinical work covers a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, relationship and family difficulties, grief, and coping with life changes. She also has extensive experience treating drug, alcohol, and process addictions and often incorporates the twelve-step approach when appropriate. Lisa addresses issues such as codependency, commitment struggles, communication problems, anger and control issues, domestic violence, and compulsive behaviors with clinical expertise and steady support.

Lisa blends evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy to tailor treatment to each person. Her sessions focus on challenging unhelpful beliefs, strengthening coping skills, and promoting sustainable change. She aims to empower clients to make positive shifts and to build more satisfying, healthier lives, meeting each person where they are and adapting care to individual needs.

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Lisa draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to support clients in online settings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify their values and to take meaningful action even in the presence of difficult thoughts or feelings - it can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with triggers. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration, creating space for clients to explore their experience and build self-directed solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Lisa works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time as progress and circumstances evolve. This collaborative process helps tailor treatment in a way that feels practical and respectful.

Online therapy offers flexible options that fit into busy lives. Clients can meet by video call for face-to-face interaction, use phone sessions when on the go, or choose live chat and text-based messaging for shorter check-ins and ongoing support. These formats increase accessibility and make it easier to maintain continuity of care while working with licensed professionals and therapists.