- Stress and anxiety
- Social anxiety and phobia
- LGBTQ+ concerns
About Lisa
Lisa Tidwell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with four years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, LGBTQ+ related concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and life transitions. Lisa is comfortable talking about sexuality, kink and alternative sex culture, and matters like body image and relationship arrangements such as polyamory.
Her approach is straightforward and conversational. She listens to what is happening now and what feels most urgent. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings and on noticing small changes that matter. Lisa explains options clearly so clients can decide what fits them.
Lisa works with people facing panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, guilt and shame, and issues around self-love and forgiveness. She also supports those coping with divorce or separation and young adults dealing with new life demands. Her practice includes conversations about BDSM, kink, and non-traditional sexual relationships when clients raise those topics.
Clients can expect a calm, nonjudgmental tone and an emphasis on skill-building. Lisa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and helps people practice new ways of handling social situations and overwhelming thoughts. She encourages small, doable steps rather than big sudden changes.
Starting is kept simple. Prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session to talk about goals and preferences. Sessions use a cancellable subscription model, and Lisa works in English from her Texas practice.
Approaches for online anxiety and life-change work
Lisa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anxiety and related concerns. One approach involves teaching concrete coping skills for panic and anxiety, such as breathing, grounding, and stepwise exposure to feared social situations. These techniques help reduce immediate distress and build confidence for everyday interactions.Another common focus is trauma-informed work that emphasizes safety in pacing and processing upsetting memories. This involves careful, gradual work that helps people notice triggers, manage intense emotions, and regain a sense of control after traumatic events.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, current struggles, and any preferences, then suggest options to try. If one method does not fit, adjustments are made together until something feels workable.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow a shorter check-in when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. People often find it helpful for practicing social anxiety skills in real time while still having therapist support available.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include social anxiety and phobia, panic, body image, sexuality, and relationship arrangements like polyamory.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical with an emphasis on clear explanations and skill-building. She helps clients try small steps between sessions and notices gradual change.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional practice as a clinician. That experience includes work with LGBTQ+ related issues and trauma.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and practices from Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and the cost varies with location.
How do I begin a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss goals and preferences.