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Lisa Spears

Therapist · Georgia

Lisa Spears

LPC

Compassionate counseling for major life changes

  • 18 years' experience
  • Based in Georgia
  • Sessions online
  • Speaks English
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  • Grief and loss
  • Relationship strain
  • Practical coping

About Lisa

Lisa Spears is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 18 years of experience. She welcomes people who are facing major life changes and painful experiences, and she focuses on practical steps to help them cope.

She has worked with people dealing with grief and loss, divorce and separation, depression, anxiety, and substance concerns. Her background includes long experience supporting relationship strain, parenting stress, family conflicts, and issues like body image, eating or sleeping struggles, and compassion fatigue. Hospice and end-of-life counseling appear among the topics she addresses.

Her approach centers on getting to know each person and tailoring the work to their needs. Lisa builds trust first, then helps clients set small goals and try changes that feel manageable. Conversations tend to be straightforward and focused on what will help day to day.

She draws on several practical methods to guide sessions, including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness practices, narrative tools, and relationship-focused techniques. These approaches are used to reduce distress, clarify values, and improve communication where needed.

Sessions aim to help people find direction and relief when life feels overwhelming. Lisa encourages taking steps even when it feels scary, and she supports each person at a pace that fits their comfort level.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careBlended family issuesBody imageDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Credentials

Georgia

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's needs. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what they say, and helps them find their own solutions; this approach can be useful for people seeking emotional support and clearer direction.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses simple exercises and practice between sessions to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood and to change unhelpful patterns.

Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes paying attention to the present moment in a gentle way. Learning basic mindfulness skills can help with stress, sleep problems, and emotional reactivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before, then recommend methods to try and adjust them over time in collaboration.

Confirm session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific online options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Different methods translate well to remote work through conversation, guided exercises, and homework practices that you can use between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lisa address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship and family issues, parenting strain, addictions, and related concerns listed in her profile.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is person-centered and straightforward, building trust first and then working on small practical changes that fit each person's life.

How much experience does she have?

She has 18 years of experience in counseling practice, working with individuals, couples, and families through life challenges.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia, as indicated in her profile.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time according to the service terms.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule based on the therapist's availability.

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