- Attachment focus
- CBT strategies
- Emotion-focused work
About Lisa
Lisa Hilton is a Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, practicing in Michigan with 20 years of experience. She works with people who face stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and other concerns listed in her practice areas.
She uses straightforward, person-focused conversations to help people name problems and try manageable changes. Sessions often include looking at patterns in relationships and the skills someone already has. Lisa draws on approaches such as Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, DBT, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to guide the work.
People come for many reasons - trouble sleeping, parenting strain, worry about work, low self-esteem, anger, or coping with medical or caregiving demands. She also addresses issues like abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image, chronic pain or illness, and codependency. The list of focus areas is broad so the practice can meet varied concerns.
In a typical session Lisa listens, asks focused questions, and suggests small, practical experiments between meetings. She helps people notice unhelpful thinking and try different ways of responding in relationships. Over time that can change how someone handles stress and daily problems.
Her background combines long clinical experience with client-centered methods. People who want clear, calm conversation about social anxiety, relationship fears, or life transitions can expect collaborative, skill-based work aimed at making everyday situations easier to manage.
How her approaches adapt to online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early bonds influence current reactions; it helps people who notice repeated trust or closeness problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to try between sessions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and name the feelings behind conflict and closeness issues so they can respond differently in relationships.Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods from different approaches, and adjust based on what feels most helpful. This collaborative process helps people find ways of working that fit their needs and preferences.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, cut travel time, or use a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. It also allows people to use sessions for role-playing difficult conversations, practicing breathing or grounding exercises with guidance, and getting feedback on changes they try between meetings. Ask about the current session formats and scheduling when you set up the first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and practical, combining talk with skills practice from approaches like CBT, DBT, and attachment-based work.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan.
Where is she based and licensed?
She practices in Michigan and holds the credential MI LMSW listed in her profile.
Can I work with her if I live in another country?
She accepts international clients; confirm any timezone or legal considerations when scheduling.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not specify formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.