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Lisa Thompson, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
North Carolina
Anxiety - Depression- Trauma-Emotion regulation-Abortion & post abortion challenges-
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Professional statement

Lisa is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in working with families, couples, individuals, adults, adolescents, and children. Lisa has been practicing therapy services since 2012 and has experience with severe mental illness, depression, anxiety, suicide prevention, and trauma. Lisa is trained and certified in EMDR therapy through EMDRIA, uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, art and play therapy interventions to assist with symptoms of depression, anxiety, major life changes, relationship issues, and behavioral problems. Lisa believes the key component to the therapeutic relationship is to provide a safe place with trust, respect, openness, and a non-judgmental atmosphere. Lisa works hard to assist people to identify and achieve their goals by coping with the issues that are causing them distress and anxiety and move toward healing. Lisa takes pride in seeing the progress and success of her clients and looks forward to helping you.


Message to clients

Welcome!

I offer a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I use a variety of evidence-based approaches to help you achieve your therapeutic goals and live a fulfilling life. I'm committed to helping you find healing, growth, and empowerment. I offer a safe and compassionate space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and work towards greater mental and emotional well-being.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 12 years

Stepping Stones Family Therapy Services, Inc., M.S., LMFT, CEO, 2021 - Present
Rancho Cucamonga Therapist, Clinician, 2021 - 2022
Renewing Hope Counseling Center, Clinician, 2019 - 2020
Orange County Preventions Center, Clinician, 2018 - 2020
South Coast Community Services , Clinician, AMFT/LMFT , 2017 - 2018
Community Access Network, AMFT , 2013 - 2017
Respite Worker , Caregiver, 2011 - 2016

EMDRIA - EMDR Professional Therapy , EMDR Therapy Certification, 2022
EMDRIA - EMDR Professional Training, EMDR Therapy Training, 2019
University of Phoneix, Master of Science in Counseling with Emphasis on Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy, 2014
University of Phoenix, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, 2011

Licensure

North Carolina: 10910

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Emotion regulation - Learning how to effectively manage the ups and downs of intense emotions; developing coping skills to use in a variety of settings to calm oneself and to give an appropriate amount of space to emotions

Abortion & post abortion challenges - Processing through the emotions that come with experiencing abortion; developing an understanding of how getting an abortion impacts one’s life and addressing any residual negative emotions




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Carelon
  • Cigna
  • EAP:Cigna
  • Evernorth
  • United Healthcare

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$140 (54min)
  • Initial session:$140 (60min)
  • Couples sessions:$150 (54min)
  • Family sessions:$140 (54min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
  • Courtesy billing
Payment options
  • Cash
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Zelle
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Every other week
  • As needed

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