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CA Psychologist 17800

Dr. Lisa Sullivan, CA Psychologist 17800

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Lisa

Dr. Lisa Sullivan is a California-licensed psychologist who works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting struggles, ADHD, relationship and family tensions, depression, and challenges to self-esteem.

Background and approach

Drawing on a decade of clinical practice and doctoral training in clinical psychology, she blends practical insight with evidence-based techniques to help clients move toward greater satisfaction and functioning. Her approach emphasizes listening and collaboration, helping clients identify patterns that keep them stuck and then experimenting with new ways of thinking and behaving.

She commonly addresses blended family dynamics, communication breakdowns, separation and divorce concerns, fertility and pregnancy-related stress, postpartum mood changes, midlife transitions, and the physical symptoms that can accompany emotional distress. Dr.

Sullivan draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, empathetic environment and uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to target unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions are tailored to each individual’s situation and goals, with attention to practical strategies for coping and ongoing growth.

Dr. Sullivan combines clinical assessment skills with real-world perspective to support clients as they navigate change and pursue more meaningful, balanced lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Sullivan integrates client-centered work and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into online sessions, offering complementary ways to address emotional and practical problems. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathic listening and respect for the client's perspective, creating a collaborative space to explore feelings and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and introduces concrete exercises to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change patterns that contribute to relationship and parenting difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Dr. Sullivan works with clients to clarify goals, test methods, and adjust strategies so the therapeutic plan fits each person's needs and preferences. She views therapy as collaborative work that evolves over time as progress and new priorities emerge.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit support into busy schedules and to maintain continuity during life transitions. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver ongoing guidance, skills coaching, and problem-solving in ways that can accommodate varied routines and responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, relationship and family issues, self-esteem struggles, depression, and related areas such as women's issues and somatization.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Sessions emphasize empathetic, client-centered listening combined with active use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to identify patterns and build practical coping skills.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She has ten years of clinical experience and holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology earned in 2000, bringing both academic training and applied practice to her work.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
She is licensed as a psychologist in California under CA Psychologist 17800 and conducts practice from that state.
Are sessions available in languages other than English or to international clients?
All services are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered for therapy?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and scheduling.
How does pricing and payment work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that may be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefParenting issuesCoping with life changesADHD

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessMidlife crisisPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

What Lisa can help with

Dr. Lisa Sullivan works with clients on stress and anxiety, grief, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

How Lisa approaches therapy

Lisa's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Experience and training

Lisa is a CA Psychologist 17800 practicing in California, with 10 years of clinical experience.