Lisa Raley , LICSW

Lisa Raley is a LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) with 16 years of experience supporting people through depression, anxiety and other stress-related concerns. She practices from a holistic, strength-based perspective that treats a person as an integrated whole - encompassing physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and social dimensions. When one or more of those areas becomes weakened by internal or external factors, symptoms such as anxiety, depression or heightened stress can follow.

Her work centers on helping clients identify and build on existing strengths while developing new skills to restore balance across life domains. Lisa guides people toward practical strategies and internal resources that promote stability, greater functioning and a renewed sense of wholeness. She emphasizes collaboration, respect and steady progress, tailoring support to each individual’s circumstances and goals.

Whether addressing short-term setbacks or longer-term patterns, Lisa aims to help clients reconnect with their resilience, clarify priorities and create sustainable change that supports wellbeing and balance in everyday life.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites clients to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and to take actions that align with personal values. It is useful for people working on life changes, anxiety, or motivation.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, emotions and behaviors. By learning to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and try different behaviors, clients often see improvements in mood, anxiety and coping.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for regulating intense emotions, tolerating distress and improving relationships, which can help with impulsive responses, strong mood swings and interpersonal conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lisa works collaboratively with each client and licensed professionals to determine which methods best fit the client’s needs, goals and preferences, adapting techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging - so clients can access support around work schedules, family responsibilities or mobility limits. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and practice new skills in real-world settings.