Lisa Tomala, LPC

Lisa Tomala is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with two decades of experience helping people facing trauma, grief, mood disorders, anxiety, addictions, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns. She works with adults who are coping with parenting stress, sleep problems, career questions, anger, ADHD, and other life changes. Lisa aims to make the first step feel possible and steady for someone who is worried or overwhelmed.

She uses a practical, flexible approach in session and moves at each person’s pace. Lisa often looks at how early life experiences shape current behavior and feelings. She blends techniques from psychodynamic work, cognitive-behavioral methods, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to address symptoms and daily challenges.

People who want to fold spiritual or religious beliefs into their talk therapy can do so; Lisa can incorporate Thomistic philosophical principles when requested. Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, with an emphasis on creating meaning and rebuilding routines that support well-being.

Lisa has previous experience supporting active-duty service members with PTSD and has worked with teens and adults dealing with depression, trauma, substance use, and grief. She concentrates on practical steps that help people move from merely coping to living more fully.

Outside of work she spends time with family, hikes, paints, and enjoys her Australian Cattle Dog.

Therapeutic approaches and working online

Lisa blends psychodynamic ideas and cognitive-behavioral techniques in a way that focuses on the roots of behavior and on practical symptom changes. Psychodynamic work looks at how early relationships and experiences shape current feelings and reactions, which can help with long-standing patterns like attachment, abandonment fears, or avoidant tendencies. Cognitive-behavioral methods target unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with concrete strategies, which often helps with anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and managing mood swings.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, strengths, and preferences, and together they will decide whether to emphasize deeper exploration, skill building, or a mix of both. The plan can shift as needs change over time.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also gives flexibility to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. Licensed professionals tailor pacing and techniques so sessions remain practical and focused even when delivered remotely.