Lisa Raley, LICSW

Lisa Raley is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, trauma, and relationship concerns. She also supports people facing parenting strain, sleep and eating difficulties, mood disorders, ADHD, and life changes such as divorce or caregiving burden. Her work includes attention to veterans and armed forces issues as part of a broader service and civilian life focus.

She approaches counseling with a holistic, strength-based view. That means she looks at physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual factors that affect daily life. Sessions center on finding and building practical strengths that help restore balance when things feel out of sync.

Her methods draw from evidence-informed approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, the Gottman Method, and mindfulness practices. These tools are used to address symptoms and everyday struggles like panic, low self-esteem, anger, and coping after trauma.

With 16 years of experience as a clinician in Alabama, she blends structured skills work with attention to each person’s values and goals. Conversations tend to focus on actionable steps, skill practice, and problem solving tailored to what matters most to the person in front of her.

Clients can expect a collaborative style that emphasizes clear goals and steady progress. The therapist helps people identify small changes that fit into busy lives and build resilience over time.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take steps toward those values, even when painful thoughts or feelings show up. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing new skills to change mood and behavior. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and staying steady under stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made, keeping the process collaborative and goal-focused.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to schedule around work or caregiving. Because specific session formats are not listed in the profile, confirm current options before booking so you know how sessions are offered. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and DBT skills to remote sessions to focus on skill practice, values-guided work, and managing symptoms in day-to-day settings.