Lisa Westcoat - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

14 years experience

About Lisa Westcoat

Hello! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) working in Florida with 14 years of experience working full-time in the mental health field and in addiction treatment. I strive to create a counseling relationship that is safe and accepting. I have been told I am genuine, encouraging, and direct at times.

I have a passion for helping others with a wide range of concerns, including low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, communication problems, relationship issues, depression, trauma, and abuse, as well as coping with life changes.

With vast knowledge and experience in working with drug, alcohol, and process/cross addictions, family conflicts, guilt and shame, as well as co-dependency and the integration of the twelve-step approach, I hope to assist you in overcoming your struggles.

In addition, I also assisted others who have barriers with anger management, control issues, domestic violence, commitment struggles, and aim to help reverse a cycle of thoughts and behaviors that are destructive to self and within relationships through challenging irrational beliefs.

My therapy style is warm and empathic, combining experience and a sense of humor with a down-to-earth, realistic approach to the therapeutic process. I believe in treating everyone with respect and compassion. I utilize different therapeutic techniques, and I will tailor our sessions to meet your unique and specific needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Client Centered Therapy, as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

It takes strength and courage to seek assistance and ask for help. I am here to support and empower you on your journey of making positive changes for achieving a more fulfilling and happier life!

How can I help you?

Licenses

LMHC

MH19506

Professional experience

Addictions
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Mood disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Self-love
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Existential Therapy
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy
Somatic Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“I like her and she seems to know what I need we will see over the next few weeks”

“Lisa is a fantastic therapist. No judgement from her, and she makes me feel very comfortable.”

“I love having Lisa as my therapist. She’s helped me feel seen and heard. We’re working towards new goals in which i am very excited for”

“Lisa is very attentive, helpful and compassionate. I felt immediately comfortable with her and have been learning a great deal of tools to apply outside of our sessions.”

“She’s great and pays attention and is very attentive.”

“Lisa makes sure I'm heard - something I'm not used to. She truly listens and takes a moment to respond and makes sure the advice she give sis customized to my situation and not just a generic response. I'd recommend her to anyone who needs a helping hand through a tough life situation!”

“Lisa has helped me so much! She is empathetic and has very useful comments and suggestions. I'm so very grateful for Lisa and BetterHelp. What you offer is incredibly helpful and so accessible, as opposed to in-person therapy which is hard to get and available only in short intervals. Thank you!”

“She’s a very attentive and helpful therapist”

“She is a very nice person and listens very well to what you have to say.”

“She is the best”

“She’s the best in the business!”

“Lisa is great!”

“Incredible professional! Always response in a timely matter! Has the variety of solutions to your problems! Tremendously help me in my journey! Not only beautiful genuine person , amazing professional with your interest in mind but also BetterHelp is so lucky to have her on the team!”

“I have been seeing Lisa for some time now, and I couldn't be happier with my experience. She is an incredibly sensitive listener who always makes me feel heard. During our sessions, she lets me talk freely, ensuring that I feel comfortable sharing my thoughts and feelings. What stands out the most about Lisa is her positive and thoughtful approach to therapy. She consistently provides actionable steps that are practical and tailored to my needs, helping me make real progress. I deeply appreciate that she never has a judgmental tone and maintains a warm, non-judgmental demeanor. She is easy to get along with and creates a safe, supportive environment where I feel understood and valued. I highly recommend Lisa to anyone seeking a compassionate and effective therapist!!!!”

“Lisa is wonderful, It’s my first time in therapy and she’s made it very good for me.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.