Lisa Carrillo, LMFT

Therapist in California

Restoring confidence and calm

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16 years of experience listed

LMFT professional credentials

English languages

Practical tools
Strengths focused
Collaborative care

About Lisa

Lisa Carrillo is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California who helps people build greater self-esteem and cope with hard moments. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and issues tied to identity and recovery. Her tone is direct and encouraging for people who feel stuck and unsure where to start.

She sees clients as experts in their own lives and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking instead of long lectures. Lisa encourages small changes that add up and help people feel more capable and in control.

With 16 years of experience, she draws on different therapy approaches to match what each person needs. Cognitive behavioral ideas help spot unhelpful thoughts and shift behavior. Psychodynamic perspectives look at patterns that repeat over time. Solution-focused work aims for quick, specific goals to move forward.

Clients bring many concerns such as parenting strain, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, bipolar mood challenges, or struggles after infidelity and abandonment. She also addresses issues like money stress, career change, seasonal mood shifts, and intimacy-related worries.

Language used in sessions is plain and practical. People can expect a collaborative process that balances insight with concrete tools. To begin, clients complete an intake and schedule sessions based on availability.

How therapy approaches shape online sessions

Lisa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach is useful for anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and mood problems. Psychodynamic therapy is used to uncover repeating life patterns and understand how past experiences influence current feelings and relationships. Solution-Focused Therapy aims for clear, short-term goals that make daily life more manageable and give quick momentum.

Choosing the right approach is a shared effort. Lisa will talk with clients about their goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. Sessions can be adjusted over time if a different focus would help more, and the work often mixes techniques from more than one approach.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy becomes more consistent. Discussing practical needs during the first visit helps create a plan that fits daily life and keeps progress moving forward.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGrief Intimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCancerCodependencyDomestic violenceFamily problemsForgivenessInfidelityJealousyMoney and financial issuesMood disordersSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship and intimacy struggles, parenting stress, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, and related concerns such as money problems and career changes.

What is her overall therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions balance understanding patterns with learning small, doable skills to change thoughts and behaviors.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 16 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with individuals facing a wide range of life challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an LMFT credential and is licensed in California.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.