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Lisa Lucius, LMFT

Compassionate California LMFT for growth and healing
  • CBT and DBT
  • Mindfulness practice
  • Relationship support

About Lisa Lucius

Lisa Lucius is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California, with a professional license in the state and a decade of clinical experience. She has worked with a wide range of populations and cultural backgrounds, supporting people who face moderate to severe mental health challenges as well as those seeking personal growth and greater balance in daily life.

Her approach is grounded in a nonjudgmental stance that invites honesty and self-exploration. She draws on evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, adapting techniques to each person’s needs. Lisa also teaches practical mindfulness exercises, explores inner child work when appropriate, and offers guidance in assertive communication to strengthen relationships and coping skills.

Clients come to her for help with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression, addictions, LGBT issues, grief, parenting challenges, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other life transitions. She also addresses deeper patterns such as abandonment and attachment issues, codependency, dissociation, family of origin dynamics, guilt and shame, infidelity, and questions about life purpose. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, skills-building, and compassionate support throughout the therapeutic journey.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCancerCodependencyControl issuesDissociationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Lisa Lucius have?

Lisa Lucius has 10 years of clinical experience.

Is Lisa Lucius a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with California license CA LMFT 46743.

In which languages does Lisa Lucius provide therapy?

Lisa Lucius provides therapy in English.

Where is Lisa Lucius located?

Lisa Lucius is located in California.

How can I work with Lisa Lucius as my therapist?

You can work with Lisa Lucius through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Lisa Lucius work with international clients?

Lisa Lucius does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Lisa Lucius cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Lisa Lucius integrates several established approaches into online work to meet a range of needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns that connect thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and then building practical strategies to shift unhelpful cycles - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills to help people manage intense emotions and improve relationships. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple mental practices that can reduce reactivity and support coping with trauma, stress, and ongoing worry.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Lisa will work with each person to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting methods as therapy progresses to find the best fit.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules and life transitions. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice new skills between sessions, and access licensed professionals from different locations while tailoring the format to individual needs.

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