Lisa Lucius , LMFT

Lisa Lucius is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California who brings a decade of clinical experience to her work. Since earning licensure in 2009 she has supported a wide range of people from diverse cultural backgrounds, working with clients who live with moderate to severe mental health concerns as well as those seeking personal growth and life improvement.

Her approach is grounded in nonjudgment and practical, evidence-based methods. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing techniques to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. She also teaches mindfulness practices and uses inner child work and assertive communication strategies when these tools fit the client’s goals.

Lisa emphasizes education and collaborative work, helping people learn skills they can use between sessions to manage stress, improve relationships, and move through trauma and difficult life changes. Her practice focuses on areas such as anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, addictions, grief, and a range of intimacy and parenting issues. She combines clinical experience with a compassionate, client-centered stance to support healing and growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and replacing them with more constructive ways of thinking and acting. It is commonly used to address issues like anxiety, depression, stress, and difficulties with coping.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress without making things worse. It is especially useful when emotional regulation and relationship patterns are central concerns.

Mindfulness Therapy helps people build present-moment awareness and observe thoughts and feelings without immediate reaction. These practices can reduce reactivity, improve concentration, and support overall emotional balance.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Lisa works with each person to explore which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, combining techniques as appropriate to create a tailored plan.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in this work, including video sessions, phone calls, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule consistent care around work, family, and other commitments, and to maintain momentum between appointments with a licensed professional.