Lisa Hulsizer

Lisa Hulsizer is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Florida with ten years of clinical experience. She prefers a straightforward and supportive style, helping people through stress, anxiety, life transitions, and concerns about self-esteem. Lisa connects with teens and young adults in particular and aims to make therapy understandable and practical for busy families.

Her sessions focus on real-life problems like school stress, relationship struggles, grief, changes at home, and challenges tied to attention or mood. She uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and take manageable steps. Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused techniques are mixed in to build momentum and set short-term goals.

Lisa describes her work as collaborative and adaptable. She shapes sessions around each person's needs and pace, helping people practice new skills between meetings. When therapy involves parenting concerns, she centers the discussion on how an individual can respond differently to family stressors.

Outside the office she lives in central Florida with her fiancé, a teenage daughter, a puppy, and six cats. She enjoys video games, movies, and visiting local theme parks. That practical, down-to-earth side shows up in how she approaches problem solving with clients.

If someone is curious about starting, the first step is a short questionnaire and a scheduling follow-up so Lisa can match the work to the person's goals.

How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions

Lisa often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when helping people work through stress, anxiety, and life changes. ACT focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small, values-driven steps; it can help when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps. CBT is a hands-on method that looks at thinking patterns and behaviors, offering practical tools to reduce anxiety and improve mood.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, what has worked before, and personal preferences. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce commuting time. Many people find virtual sessions helpful for keeping continuity during life transitions and for practicing skills between meetings.