Lisa Orr, LCSW
Experienced LCSW guiding practical change
Details
| Name | Lisa Orr |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Kentucky |
| Licensed in | Kentucky |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 24 |
About Lisa
Lisa Orr is a licensed clinical social worker with over 24 years of practice in Kentucky. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, or trouble with self-esteem. Lisa listens closely and works side by side with each person to name problems and find workable next steps.
She focuses on practical goals and clear tools. Sessions aim to help people manage symptoms, handle difficult relationships, and cope after traumatic events.
Background and approach
Lisa brings experience with approaches such as Narrative Therapy, client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior skills, and EMDR techniques. Her style is warm and collaborative. She treats people as the experts in their own lives and helps them notice strengths they may be missing.
Conversations are straightforward and paced to match each person's comfort level. Lisa often helps people address specific life stressors like caregiving strain, illness and chronic pain, divorce or separation, and workplace or family conflict. She also supports those dealing with abandonment, attachment concerns, panic, and post-traumatic stress.
In sessions she blends listening with practical exercises. That might include tracking thoughts and behaviors, practicing emotion regulation skills, or using trauma-focused methods when needed. The goal is to build coping skills that fit daily life and to move toward clearer priorities and better balance.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse among the things Lisa works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Lisa among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Lisa among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Lisa among the ways she works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Lisa among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Lisa among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Lisa among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Lisa among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Lisa among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Lisa directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Lisa directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and Practical Therapies Work Online
Lisa uses Narrative Therapy to help people tell and reorganize the stories they live by, looking for alternate meanings and new possibilities. Narrative work helps when old patterns feel stuck and someone wants a clearer sense of purpose or identity.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients set the pace and priorities. That approach emphasizes listening, reflection, and building on the client's own strengths to guide change.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) appears in sessions as focused, practical work on thought patterns and behaviors. CBT tools can help with anxiety, panic, mood changes, and everyday stress by teaching skills to test and shift unhelpful thinking.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. Together they check what helps and adjust the plan over time.
Online formats offer flexibility for different situations. Video calls enable face-to-face conversations and guided skill work. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or the client prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in more often or fit brief support into busy days. These options make ongoing work easier to schedule and keep consistent with life demands.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns can I bring to therapy?
Lisa works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and family conflict. She also focuses on issues like panic, attachment concerns, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and life transitions.
How does she approach therapy with clients?
Her approach is warm and collaborative and centers the client's story. She uses client-centered conversation alongside practical tools from CBT, DBT, and other methods to address goals.
How much experience does the therapist have?
She has 24 years of professional experience working with a range of mood, stress, and trauma-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - licensed in Kentucky.
In which languages can I work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
Therapy can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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