Lisa May , LPC

Lisa May is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Tennessee who combines a down-to-earth manner with professional care to help people work through life’s difficult moments. She brings 18 years of experience to her practice and has a foundation in social work earlier in her career. Originally from Kentucky, she operated a private practice for several years before relocating to Tennessee, and she has since worked with a wide range of concerns including grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

Known for taking each client’s concerns seriously, she emphasizes a collaborative, respectful approach that supports growth and recovery. Her work also reaches related areas such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, and coping after disasters. She draws on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral tools, Jungian perspectives, and mindfulness and solution-focused strategies to tailor care to each person’s needs.

Lisa values becoming part of a person’s journey and watches clients move toward clearer, healthier futures for themselves and their loved ones. She enjoys the long-term nature of therapeutic work and intends to continue offering compassionate, skilled support as people navigate change and healing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Lisa May integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) into her online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where the person’s own goals and insights guide the process; it is especially helpful for issues like self-esteem, relationship concerns, and navigating life transitions. CBT offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with trauma.

She also draws on mindfulness therapy to help clients develop present-focused awareness and stress management skills, supporting emotional regulation and resilience. Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - Lisa collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility for scheduling and access, allowing people to pursue consistent care from home or other convenient locations. These formats support ongoing work on symptoms, coping skills, grief, relationship dynamics, and life changes while making it easier to maintain regular contact with licensed professionals and therapists.