Thank you Dr. Lisa for providing me with assistance & instilling confidence within me to make empowered choices in my life & being able to adapt to change much better than before. I highly recommend Dr. Lisa as she makes her clients feel heard & understood.
Dr. Lisa Cooney, LMFT
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Lisa is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- 4.7 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Lisa. View 9 reviews
- Great news, Lisa is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California, Texas, and 4 more
Recent reviews
Dr. Cooney is an outstanding therapist, with compassionate and helpful methods. She is an excellent resource for anyone who is in need of help and also great support for addiction recovery.
More about Lisa
- 25 years' experience
- Female
- LMFT
As a licensed therapist in Texas, I bring 25 years of compassionate experience supporting individuals through complex life challenges. My practice centers on creating a welcoming, affirming space for clients navigating diverse experiences, including stress, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and LGBTQ+ concerns.
I specialize in helping individuals explore self-love, communication dynamics, life purpose, and healing from challenging experiences. My approach is deeply empathetic and tailored to each person's unique journey, with a strong commitment to understanding personal growth, emotional resilience, and transformative healing.
My therapeutic work spans a wide range of focus areas, including social anxiety, relationship challenges, body image, sexuality, chronic health conditions, and multicultural experiences. I'm dedicated to supporting clients through significant life transitions, helping them develop meaningful strategies for emotional well-being and personal empowerment.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Addictions
LGBT Issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Relationship issues
Eating disorders
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Hearing impaired
Hoarding
Immigration issues
Life purpose
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Women's issues
Insurance Accepted
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Virginia
- BCBS Federal Employee Program
- Cigna
- GEHA
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- UMR
- UnitedHealthcare
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Hypnotherapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
Licenses
Dr. Lisa Cooney's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821256694.
- LMFT · California · 38608 · Renews November 2027
- LMFT · Texas · 202793 · Renews November 2027
- LMFT · Arizona · LMFT-15914 · Renews February 2027
- LMFT · District of Columbia · LMFT200001276 · Renews November 2027
- LMFT · Oregon · T2334 · Renews December 2026
- LMFT · New Jersey · 37FI00217900 · Renews June 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.
Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.
Reviews for Dr. Lisa Cooney
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Thank you Dr. Lisa for providing me with assistance & instilling confidence within me to make empowered choices in my life & being able to adapt to change much better than before. I highly recommend Dr. Lisa as she makes her clients feel heard & understood.
Dr. Cooney is an outstanding therapist, with compassionate and helpful methods. She is an excellent resource for anyone who is in need of help and also great support for addiction recovery.
Dr. Lisa was a very good match for what I was looking for an for what I need in a therapist. She challenges me when I need to be challenged, listens when I need a listener, and checks in with me between sessions to make sure I am making progress. I also get the impression she has customized her approach to our sessions based on my individual needs, which gives me confidence in her abilities and helps me trust her advice.
Dr. Cooney is very attentive and provides the therapy format that matched my expectations of how therapy would need to be structured to find value in it. She listened to my desired outcomes, and the things that have worked for me in the past, and modified her approach to our sessions to fit those requests. She follows up between our sessions every now and then to check in and I find that to be going above and beyond considering how many patients she must see. She has also modified her schedule to fit me in when I had a conflict come up a few days before our scheduled session and was able to get it rescheduled quickly so I didn't fall behind in my progress. Overall, I would highly recommend Dr. Cooney for her combination of professionalism/personalization, and her clear expertise in the subject matters I have wanted to discuss.
A true professional offering actual solutions.
Dr. Lisa (as she is more commonly called) is a gifted therapist healer / practitioner who truly has the ability to channel exactly what is needed for each of her clients, whether it's traditional talk therapy or something off the beaten path. She is an excellent listener, empathetic, intuitive and sympathetic. She feels things with you. She works to understand.
Extremely kind and helpful.
Dr Lisa Cooney helped we work through two different personal issues. She is very respectful, asks the right questions and refers to the information I previously shared so that all her questions and comments are relevant.
Dr Cooney is one of the most insightful, intuitive, gifted and empathetic therapists I've EVER worked with!
Frequently asked questions
Does Dr. Lisa Cooney offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Dr. Lisa Cooney works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Dr. Lisa Cooney speak?
Dr. Lisa Cooney speaks English.
How many years of experience does Dr. Lisa Cooney have?
Dr. Lisa Cooney has 25 years of experience.
Where is Dr. Lisa Cooney licensed to practice?
Dr. Lisa Cooney is licensed to practice in California, Texas, Arizona, District of Columbia, Oregon, and New Jersey.
Does Dr. Lisa Cooney accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Dr. Lisa Cooney accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.
Does Dr. Lisa Cooney accept insurance?
Yes, Dr. Lisa Cooney accepts Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Virginia, BCBS Federal Employee Program, Cigna, GEHA, Optum, Oscar Health, UMR, and UnitedHealthcare.
Does Dr. Lisa Cooney accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Dr. Lisa Cooney accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Dr. Lisa Cooney offer?
Dr. Lisa Cooney offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Hypnotherapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Systemic Therapy.
How can I communicate with Dr. Lisa Cooney?
Dr. Lisa Cooney can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Dr. Lisa Cooney?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.
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