- Guilt and shame
- Anxiety and depression
- English Spanish ASL
About Lisa
Lisa Encinas is a California-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. Her practice also addresses a wider range of concerns including abandonment, body image, caregiver strain, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, domestic violence, family of origin issues, guilt and shame, and issues related to hearing impairment and HIV/AIDS.
She prefers straightforward conversations. Sessions focus on naming what feels heavy and making small, practical steps forward. She invites clients to talk through what happened, how it affects daily life, and what they want to change. The tone is direct and respectful, with attention to feelings and concrete coping skills.
In her background work, Lisa has seven years helping people manage common life stresses and relationship struggles. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions toward clear goals. She supports people as they practice new ways of relating, communicating, and coping with emotional pain.
Lisa offers services in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language. She works from a clinical perspective that balances emotional exploration with practical tools. For people carrying guilt or shame, she helps identify where those feelings come from and how they show up in relationships and self-image.
To begin, people use the site process to select online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location.
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
The practice uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; it helps with anxiety, low mood, and rumination by teaching concrete coping strategies and new ways of responding. Another approach concentrates on communication and relationship skills, using role practice and structured feedback to improve how people express needs and set boundaries.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, symptoms, and preferences, and then suggest which techniques to try. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted if something doesn’t fit.
Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow a shorter check-in when needed, and reduce travel time. They also allow work with a therapist in English, Spanish, or American Sign Language from different locations, while keeping the focus on practical skills and regular progress checks.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish, American Sign Language
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Her practice also includes areas such as abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, and guilt and shame.
How does she approach therapy with clients?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and emphasizes clear, practical steps alongside talking through feelings. Sessions combine emotional exploration with skill-building and communication practice.
How long has she been practicing?
She has seven years of professional work experience as an LMFT in clinical settings and private practice work in California.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with the client location.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.