Dr. Lisa SullivanCA Psychologist 17800

Dr. Lisa Sullivan helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting strain, and challenges tied to pregnancy and childbirth. She is comfortable talking through relationship and intimacy concerns, low self-esteem, and mood changes such as postpartum depression and seasonal affective disorder. Dr. Sullivan is a California psychologist and has practiced for about 10 years. She uses plain conversation and focused exercises to help people spot patterns that keep them stuck. Her sessions mix client-centered listening with practical cognitive behavioral techniques to change upsetting thoughts and behaviors. That means she listens closely, reflects what matters most to the person, and suggests doable experiments and small behavior changes to try between meetings. Her background includes a Ph.D. in clinical psychology earned in 2000 and years providing psychological assessment and therapy for adults, adolescents, and children. She has worked with people dealing with fertility worries, blended family stress, divorce and separation, and communication problems. Dr. Sullivan aims to make therapy feel understandable and practical. She will help set clear goals for things like coping with life changes, managing anxiety, and improving sleep or daily routine. Sessions typically focus on one to two concrete skills each week to build steady progress. People consult her when they want straightforward strategies for emotional symptoms and life transitions. She emphasizes the mind-body connection for somatization and supports parents navigating the demands of caregiving alongside work and other obligations.

How her approaches shape online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience without judgment. It helps people feel heard, clarify their priorities, and find their own solutions through reflective conversation and empathy.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It uses simple, practical exercises and small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and manage symptoms like worry or low energy.

Choosing the best approach is a team process. The therapist will ask about the client's goals, daily routines, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which methods to emphasize and adjust the plan as progress is seen.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as planning brief check-ins or scheduling appointments around work and family demands. Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Many people find that remote sessions help them maintain continuity of care and work on concrete skills between meetings.