Lisa Shifflett

Lisa Shifflett is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Tennessee with 14 years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Her approach is rooted in respect and compassion, and she aims to support people taking early steps toward change.

She adapts conversations and treatment plans to each person's situation. That might mean practical skills for managing intense feelings, step-by-step plans to address habits, or focused work on past hurts that still affect daily life. Sessions are collaborative and paced to match what the client can handle.

Lisa uses several evidence-informed methods. She draws on client-centered work to keep the person's goals front and center. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try small changes that add up. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques help when someone wants clear next steps and a boost in momentum.

People who come for help often bring mixed concerns, such as grief, relationship strain, parenting stress, sleep and eating problems, or struggles with anger and concentration. Lisa also supports those coping with career stress, caregiver fatigue, substance concerns, and the effects of trauma.

Her tone is straightforward and practical. She emphasizes concrete tools, honest conversation, and steady support. Clients can expect a tailored plan that reflects their goals and a therapist who listens without judgment.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Client-centered work places the person's goals and lived experience at the center of the process. It focuses on listening, understanding what matters most, and shaping sessions around the client's priorities. This approach helps when someone needs a calm, empathetic space to sort out feelings.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It offers concrete exercises to test unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes that reduce anxiety or low mood. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck and needs clearer motivation to change, using gentle questioning to uncover and strengthen personal reasons for change.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. That conversation guides whether more skills-based work, trauma-focused attention, or solution-focused planning makes the most sense.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from locations that suit their schedule. Licensed professionals use these methods to keep work focused and practical, helping clients move toward clearer goals.