Therapist profile
Dr. Lisa Sullivan, CA Psychologist 17800
CA Psychologist - Parenting and family concerns
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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Parenting challenges
About Lisa
Dr. Lisa Sullivan is a California psychologist (CA Psychologist 17800) with ten years of clinical experience. She works with adults managing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy problems, and mood struggles such as depression. She also lists attention differences such as ADHD among the concerns she addresses.
She writes plainly with parents and busy adults in mind. Sessions focus on clarifying what is most pressing at home and at work. Conversations move from naming patterns to trying practical changes that fit day-to-day life.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral techniques. That means time is spent listening to how a person understands their situation, and then testing specific ways of thinking or behaving that reduce distress. The work can include short exercises between sessions and new ways of handling old conflicts.
Her background includes a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and a decade of practice providing assessment and therapy. She has experience with parenting challenges, blended family issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, fertility and pregnancy-related concerns, postpartum depression, midlife transitions, and somatic symptoms linked to stress.
Dr. Sullivan practices in California and conducts sessions in English. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and formats to make sure they match their needs.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's own perspective. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps the person clarify values and priorities. This approach is useful for people who need space to make sense of parenting demands, relationship strains, or life changes.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It uses small, doable experiments and exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, mood shifts, and patterns that complicate daily routines and relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Sullivan will discuss options and together with the client decide which methods to try based on the client's goals and preferences. That choice can shift as progress is made and needs change.
Confirm available session formats before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing commute time and allowing appointments during breaks or evenings. They also permit shorter check-ins when needed and let people join from quieter surroundings or locations that suit their schedule.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, relationship and intimacy concerns, depression, ADHD, and related family matters.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered listening alongside cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns and try practical changes in daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical practice experience and a background that includes psychological assessment and therapy.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is listed as CA Psychologist 17800 and practices in California.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Costs vary by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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