- Goal focused
- Practical skills
- Adoption support
About Lisa
Lisa OBrien is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a practical, down-to-earth approach. She speaks plainly and helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, relationship problems, and life transitions. She also has a focus on adoption and foster care concerns alongside other family and parenting issues.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions usually focus on clear goals, practical steps, and skills people can use between meetings. She aims to tailor each plan to what a person actually needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.
With 32 years of experience, Lisa draws on a mix of therapeutic methods to fit each situation. She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused techniques, and Trauma-Focused approaches when appropriate. Those methods help with changing unhelpful thoughts, building motivation for change, setting short-term goals, and addressing the impact of trauma.
Her background includes work with people who face addiction, trauma and abuse, and complicated family dynamics. She has experience supporting concerns such as compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, attachment issues, and blended family challenges. Her practice also addresses issues related to LGBT matters, gender dysphoria, and first responder stress.
Lisa practices in Montana and works with people in English. She accepts international clients. To begin, readers are encouraged to use the site Start Therapy process and complete the short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Lisa commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood through practical exercises and homework. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and build momentum for steps like reducing substance use or starting a new self-care routine.Finding the best approach is a shared process. She will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made or needs change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow people to work with a licensed professional in Montana while living elsewhere. If you want to explore how these approaches might work for you, mention your priorities when scheduling and she will help choose a good starting point.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
32+ years
Credentials
Montana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Lisa commonly help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma, relationship and parenting concerns, and many related issues including adoption and foster care topics.
What is Lisa's approach in sessions?
Her work is collaborative and practical, using goal-setting, skill-building, and conversations that focus on concrete changes people can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Lisa has 32 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns and client situations.
What are her professional credentials and location?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in Montana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is available to work with international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button on the site, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.