Lisa May , LPC

Lisa May is a Tennessee-based licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 18 years of clinical experience who combines down-to-earth presence with a professional commitment to each person she sees. She entered the helping professions through social work and later maintained a private practice in Kentucky before relocating to Tennessee. She approaches every concern with seriousness and practical care, aiming to help people move from struggle toward greater well-being.

Lisa’s work focuses on grief, anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction, and she also supports clients with relationship, family and parenting challenges, self-esteem concerns, coping with life changes, and a range of related issues. She values becoming part of a person’s healing journey and watching clients develop stronger, more hopeful futures for themselves and their loved ones. As an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - she holds credentialing to provide professional mental health counseling. She enjoys this work and intends to continue supporting people through change and growth, welcoming inquiries from those who want to learn more about her approach and experience.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Lisa May

Lisa May integrates client-centered therapy into her online practice, creating a supportive space where the client’s experience and goals guide the work. This approach helps people feel heard and honored while they explore personal challenges and build self-directed solutions. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - which focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress. Mindfulness therapy is another tool in her work, helping clients develop present-moment awareness and practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving focus.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Lisa works with each person to assess their needs, goals and preferences and then tailors techniques from these approaches so the plan fits the individual. Clients and therapist decide together which strategies to prioritize.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging provide flexibility for people balancing work, family and other commitments. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from home or another convenient location, support timely check-ins between appointments and expand options for people who prefer different ways of communicating with their therapist.