Lisa Encinas, LMFT

Lisa Encinas is a California-licensed LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) with seven years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, and depression. She works with clients facing motivation difficulties and major life transitions, offering practical support for coping with change and rebuilding confidence. Lisa draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to tailor each session to a client’s needs, creating a collaborative space where goals and strategies are developed together.

Fluent in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language, she is able to connect with a wide range of clients, including those who are hearing impaired. In sessions she focuses on open communication and compassionate listening so that thoughts and feelings can be explored without judgment. Her approach emphasizes skill-building for everyday challenges and relational work to address patterns that affect self-worth and connection with others.

Lisa recognizes that beginning therapy can require courage and she affirms clients for taking that step. She aims to make the process straightforward and supportive, helping clients find practical tools and clearer perspectives as they work toward their goals.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Lisa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skill building to reduce stress and manage anxiety. These approaches teach concrete tools for recognizing thought and behavior patterns and for replacing unhelpful reactions with healthier coping strategies, which can help with everyday stressors and mood concerns.

She also employs relational and communication-focused work aimed at improving connections and self-esteem. This work explores interaction patterns, strengthens communication skills, and helps clients address issues such as relationship strain, codependency, or feelings of emptiness in ways that support healthier relationships.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Lisa partners with clients to determine what fits best. She invites collaboration on goals and methods, adjusting strategies based on each person’s needs, preferences, and progress.

Online therapy with Lisa is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow consistent care when in-person sessions are not feasible, while still enabling meaningful therapeutic work with licensed professionals.