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Lisa OBrien

Lisa OBrien

LCSW

Montana

Compassionate, practical therapy for change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Montana / BBH-LCSW-LIC-712
Experience
32 years
Languages
English
Location
Montana

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    • Motivation-focused
    • Goal oriented
    • Practical skills

    About Lisa

    Lisa OBrien is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over three decades of experience. She helps people who are stressed, anxious, grieving, or dealing with addiction. She also supports those facing relationship or parenting strain, changes in mood, and challenges to self-esteem. Sessions are straightforward and focused on practical change.

    Her work blends clear techniques and a listening approach. Lisa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She draws on Motivational Interviewing to build motivation for change and Solution-Focused ideas to set small, achievable goals. Trauma-Focused Therapy is part of her toolkit when past hurts need careful attention.

    Lisa adapts her style to each person. She aims to match techniques to what a person needs right now rather than sticking to one method. That can mean shorter skills-based work or deeper conversations about attachment and family patterns. She also brings experience with addiction, bereavement, chronic illness, caregiving stress, and issues around gender and identity.

    Her background includes long clinical experience in community and clinical settings in Montana. The LCSW credential signals training in social work and clinical practice. Sessions are intended to be practical, with clear steps and tools people can use between meetings.

    People who choose Lisa can expect a collaborative pace. She helps set goals, track small wins, and adjust the plan if something isn’t working. Her aim is to make therapy useful and workable for everyday life.

  2. Approaches used online and how they can help

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on building a person’s own reasons for change. It uses gentle questions and reflection to increase motivation for steps like reducing substance use or starting healthier habits.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and change thoughts and behaviors that make stress, anxiety, or depression worse. It often includes practical exercises you can try between sessions to test new ways of thinking and acting.

    Finding the right approach is a shared effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they will try methods that feel useful and adjust the plan as progress is made.

    Online therapy can help fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel and allowing more flexible scheduling. It can make it easier to keep short check-ins, follow up after a tough week, or work on skills without rearranging a whole day. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm which formats are offered before booking so you can pick what matches your routine and needs.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

    Also works with

    LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Visually impaired

    Therapeutic approaches

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    32+ years

    Listed in

    Montana

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does she help with?

    She helps people managing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma, relationship and parenting concerns, and challenges with self-esteem and life changes.

    What is her therapy style like?

    The approach is practical and collaborative, using clear techniques to set goals and build skills while also listening to each person’s story.

    How much experience does she bring?

    She has 32 years of clinical experience working with diverse concerns and life stages in Montana and related settings.

    What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

    She is an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and is based in Montana.

    Which languages are sessions offered in?

    Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

    How are fees and billing handled?

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

    How do I begin working with this therapist?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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