Lisa May

Lisa May is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Tennessee who works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship strain, and anger. She brings 18 years of counseling experience and a practical, down-to-earth manner to sessions. Her approach is straightforward and focused on helping people make small, steady changes that improve daily life.

Before practicing in Tennessee, she ran a private practice in Kentucky and worked in social work beginning in 1996. That long history means she has seen many different kinds of struggles and responses, and she draws on that variety when supporting people through hard times.

In sessions she centers the person in front of her and listens first. She uses structured tools when they help, and values practical steps that fit into a client’s life. Conversations often include goal-setting, skill practice, and checking what helps between meetings.

Lisa tailors her work to each person’s needs. She blends client-centered listening with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, Jungian ideas, solution-focused methods, and trauma-focused tools when appropriate. The aim is to reduce distress and strengthen coping skills so people can move forward.

She encourages anyone curious to start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session. The initial process helps match needs with timing and the right next steps.

How her approaches fit with online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's experience. It helps people feel heard and then guides conversations about what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and everyday stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase emotional regulation. These techniques can help with grief, trauma-related symptoms, and urges tied to addiction.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to test techniques, see what helps, and adjust the plan over time. That partnership means techniques are chosen to fit the person's goals and daily life rather than applied rigidly.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to schedule brief check-ins, fit sessions into a workday, avoid travel time, and use practices like guided breathing or thought records between meetings. Ask about format details when you schedule so sessions match your needs and routine.