Lisa Westcoat , LMHC

Lisa Westcoat is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 14 years of full-time experience in the mental health and addiction treatment fields. She holds the LMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and brings extensive experience working with individuals facing substance use concerns and related behavioral health issues.

She strives to build a counseling relationship that feels safe and accepting, and she is often described as genuine, encouraging, and at times direct. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, communication and relationship problems, depression, trauma and abuse, and coping with life transitions.

Westcoat has deep experience treating drug, alcohol, and process or cross addictions, and she often incorporates the twelve-step approach when it aligns with a client’s goals. She also works with family conflict, guilt and shame, codependency, anger and control issues, domestic violence, commitment struggles, and patterns of impulsivity or jealousy. A central aim of her work is to help clients challenge irrational beliefs and shift destructive cycles of thought and behavior that affect personal wellbeing and relationships.

Her therapeutic style is warm and empathic, blending experience and a sense of humor with a down-to-earth, realistic approach. She tailors sessions to each person’s needs and draws on methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy to support practical change and clearer perspective.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Lisa Westcoat integrates several evidence-informed approaches into her online practice to meet varied needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed action toward meaningful goals - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and challenges that involve avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors through practical exercises and skill building - it is commonly applied for depression, anxiety, and anger-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist offers empathy and support while the client leads the pace and focus of change - it suits those seeking validation, improved self-esteem, and stronger relational skills.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. She works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time to enhance fit and effectiveness.

Online therapy with Lisa offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support, maintain momentum between appointments, and engage in therapy from familiar settings while working toward personal goals with a licensed professional.