Lisa Wing , LCPC

Lisa Wing is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Maine with a long history in the mental health field. She brings more than 20 years of experience in a variety of roles and has been a licensed clinician for nine years. Her professional training includes Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused therapy, approaches for PTSD, Reality Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. As an LCPC - a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - she provides psychotherapy informed by that broad training.

Her therapeutic style blends cognitive-behavioral techniques, EMDR, and solution-focused strategies to address current challenges with practical, goal-oriented steps. She emphasizes collaborative treatment planning, viewing the person seeking help as the central expert in their own life and working together to create a roadmap toward meaningful goals. This client-centered stance guides how she shapes interventions and priorities.

Known for a down-to-earth, no-nonsense manner and the thoughtful use of humor, she aims to meet people where they are and treat each person with compassion and respect. She has worked with a wide range of people, including young adults, adults, veterans, and members of the LGBTQ community, applying her training to support recovery and growth across diverse circumstances.

Her approach focuses on practical solutions that fit a client’s current situation while empowering them to build skills and move toward their chosen goals.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Lisa Wing commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR alongside a client-centered orientation. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties and emphasizes practical skills and homework to support change. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps process distressing memories and lessen their emotional impact through structured sessions and guided techniques. Client-centered therapy emphasizes the client’s own goals and strengths, creating a collaborative environment where the therapist supports the person in defining and pursuing meaningful change.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Lisa works with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and will help determine whether CBT, EMDR, a client-centered focus, or a combination of approaches is the best fit. That decision is made together and can evolve as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for many people. Video calls and phone sessions allow for real-time, face-to-face interaction, while live chat and text-based messaging provide flexible options for those who prefer written communication or need sessions outside traditional hours. These formats can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and increase access to licensed professionals and therapists regardless of location.