Lisa Kelbaugh , LCMHC

Lisa Kelbaugh is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with 12 years of professional experience. She focuses on supporting people who are coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and issues around motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Lisa emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed honestly and explored collaboratively.

Her approach centers on meeting each person where they are, helping them build practical coping strategies while honoring their lived experience. She works with individuals to identify barriers to change, strengthen resilience, and clarify personal goals for growth. Taking the first step toward therapy can feel daunting, and Lisa recognizes the courage it takes to begin this work. She aims to make that first step feel supported and understandable rather than overwhelming.

Throughout her practice, Lisa draws on evidence-informed methods tailored to the needs of each client, helping them navigate life transitions, improve relationships, and address symptoms that interfere with daily functioning. Her goal is to help people feel more capable, grounded, and connected to their values as they move through challenging times.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Lisa integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her work. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people develop more secure ways of relating, which can be useful for attachment issues, relationship concerns, and family dynamics. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaboration so clients can lead the pace of change while feeling heard and respected, and it supports work on self-esteem, confidence, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learning practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Lisa collaborates with clients to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and personal preferences. She adapts methods over time so the work remains relevant and effective for each individual.

Online therapy with Lisa is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care during life changes, allowing clients to engage in meaningful therapeutic work from settings that are convenient for them.