- Client-centered work
- EMDR for trauma
- Communication focus
About Lisa
Dr. Lisa Cooney is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Texas with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, relationship strain, trauma and mood disorders. People in blended households and those dealing with attachment or family of origin issues are included among her focus areas.
Her sessions emphasize clear, practical conversation. She helps people name what feels most urgent and then shapes short-term steps they can try between sessions. Expect straightforward reflection, skill practice, and attention to patterns that repeat in relationships.
Dr. Cooney uses a mix of approaches rather than a single method. That can mean a client-centered stance to follow a person’s own priorities, psychodynamic ideas to look at past influences, and EMDR when trauma memories need focused processing. She also draws on existential ideas about meaning, and on hypnotherapy where guided imagery or deeper relaxation may help.
Her work often focuses on communication, boundaries, and how loyalty conflicts show up in new households. She helps people sort practical routines, manage conflict with ex-partners, and reduce the daily stress that comes with stepfamily roles. Sessions aim to create manageable changes rather than sweeping plans.
Clients can expect direct conversation about patterns, practical homework when appropriate, and regular review of goals. She speaks English and accepts clients beyond the U.S., and charges vary by location and subscription options.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client’s priorities and goals, with the therapist following a person’s lead and reflecting what matters most. It suits practical concerns like communication, boundaries, and day-to-day stress. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that helps process distressing memories through guided attention and bilateral stimulation; it is used when past events keep causing current distress. Psychodynamic therapy looks at recurring patterns and past influences to understand why certain reactions keep happening, which can be helpful for long-standing relationship and attachment issues.Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options, try methods that fit the client’s needs, and adjust based on progress. This is a collaborative process where goals and techniques are reviewed regularly.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can help fit therapy into busy schedules, make it easier to have a shorter check-in during a work break, or avoid travel time. Some approaches translate well to remote work - EMDR and client-centered discussion can both be adapted for distance sessions - and the therapist will explain how a chosen method will be used in the online setting.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California, Texas, Arizona, District of Columbia, Oregon, New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of problems does she help with?
She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, relationship strain, mood concerns, and related issues including blended family and attachment challenges.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and conversational, using client-centered listening alongside psychodynamic reflection and targeted techniques like EMDR when appropriate.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience as a practicing therapist.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and Texas and practices from Texas.
Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current online session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with client location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.