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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- English Spanish ASL
About Lisa
LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) in California with seven years of clinical experience, Lisa Encinas helps people address stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She works in both English and Spanish and can communicate in American Sign Language. Her practice also pays attention to issues such as abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication problems, and navigating separation or divorce.
Lisa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations that focus on practical steps and clearer thinking. Sessions center on identifying unhelpful patterns, improving communication, and building small skills that make daily life more manageable. She aims for straightforward, goal-focused work rather than abstract theorizing.
Her approach is conversational and action-oriented. People can expect to talk through what’s happening now, look at how past experiences affect current choices, and try out different strategies between sessions. Lisa pays attention to how health issues, caregiving roles, and life transitions influence mood and relationships.
She also supports clients facing trauma-related concerns such as domestic violence and HIV / AIDS related stress, and works with people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Language access in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language is offered to help communication during sessions.
Practical matters are straightforward: she practices in California and holds the LMFT credential. Her work emphasizes clear steps, regular check-ins, and adjusting plans as needs change. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
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How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and improving communication skills. One common approach teaches concrete tools for managing anxiety and low mood, such as breathing or problem-solving steps that can be practiced between sessions. Another approach looks at relationship patterns and communication habits, helping people notice interaction cycles and try different responses to reduce conflict.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. That might mean trying a skills-based strategy for stress or a communication-focused path for relationship concerns, and adjusting over time based on what helps.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking, since specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also make it simpler to include sign language or bilingual communication when that matters to the client. Confirm the available session formats and scheduling details during the intake process.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish, American Sign Language
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and codependency.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a conversational, goal-focused way. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, improving communication, and practicing skills between visits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional work experience supporting people with emotional and relationship concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) practicing in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she can communicate in American Sign Language.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Her practice is based in California.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the client’s selected plan and region.
What are the first steps to begin work with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.