Lisa Westcoat , LMHC

Lisa Westcoat is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) practicing in Florida with 14 years of full-time experience in the mental health field and addiction treatment. The LMHC credential indicates a license to provide professional mental health counseling, and the NCC reflects national certification in the counseling profession. She brings depth of experience working with individuals facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, relationship and communication challenges, and major life shifts.

Her background includes extensive work with drug, alcohol, and process addictions, and she integrates knowledge of twelve-step approaches when helpful. She also addresses family conflict, co-dependency, guilt and shame, and patterns that contribute to ongoing difficulties. In her practice she supports people dealing with anger management, control issues, domestic violence concerns, commitment struggles, and other patterns of thought and behavior that can harm self and relationships.

Known for a warm, empathic style that blends realism and a sense of humor, Lisa is often described as genuine and encouraging while also being direct when needed. She tailors sessions to each person, drawing from a range of therapeutic methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness techniques, Motivational Interviewing, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused strategies. Her focus is on supporting and empowering clients to make practical, meaningful changes toward a more satisfying life.