Dr. Lisa Sullivan, CA Psychologist 17800

Dr. Lisa Sullivan is a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in California, holding the credential CA Psychologist 17800 and a Ph.D., which is a doctoral degree in clinical psychology. She combines academic training with real-world experience to support people who are juggling demanding lives and seeking greater fulfillment.

With a background that includes psychological test assessments for adults, adolescents, and children, she brings both analytical rigor and practical therapeutic skills to her work. Her perspective is informed by having navigated similar pressures herself, which helps her connect with clients who live busy, goal-driven lives.

She focuses on parenting challenges - including parenting children with learning differences - as well as women’s issues, relationship and family concerns, midlife transitions, anxiety, depression, and somatization, where emotional stress shows up in physical symptoms. Additional areas of attention include grief, coping with life changes, ADHD, intimacy and self-esteem struggles, postpartum and pregnancy-related matters, and blended family or divorce-related dynamics.

Her clinical style emphasizes client-centered listening and solution-focused interventions, and she also integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques when they fit a client’s goals. Dr. Sullivan aims to help clients identify root constraints, develop practical coping strategies, and move toward more meaningful, sustainable fulfillment.

Client-Centered and CBT Support Delivered Online

Dr. Lisa Sullivan uses client-centered therapy to create a collaborative, empathic space where the client’s experience guides sessions. This approach focuses on active listening and supporting each person to clarify their values and goals, which is helpful for life transitions, parenting challenges, and relationship concerns.

She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy - CBT - to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is often practical and skills-focused, and can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress management, and somatic symptoms linked to emotional distress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Sullivan works with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Dr. Sullivan is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit care into a busy schedule. These options increase flexibility and accessibility, allowing clients to engage in therapy from locations that work for them while maintaining a consistent course of care with a licensed professional.