Lisa Dorfman

Lisa Dorfman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 38 years of experience. She practices from Florida and has worked with people aiming to improve performance, career direction, and overall life functioning. Lisa focuses on practical steps that help people feel steadier and more able to meet daily demands.

She uses a mix of approaches to match what each person needs. Sessions often draw on client-centered methods that prioritize the person's goals and pacing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, while EMDR can be used when trauma memories get in the way of forward movement.

Lisa pays attention to stress, anxiety, eating and body-image concerns, and mood problems such as depression. She also helps people coping with grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, caregiver stress, and career challenges. First responder issues, veteran concerns, postpartum depression, and end-of-life matters are among other areas she supports.

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She helps people notice small changes that lead to clearer thinking and more energy for life and work. Sessions include practical tools like breathing and mindfulness to reduce immediate overwhelm.

Lisa encourages a strengths-based view and works to build motivation and self-esteem. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on availability. International clients may be accommodated, and sessions are conducted in English.

How these approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's goals. In online sessions this means the therapist guides conversations around what matters most and adjusts pace to the client's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches clear steps to change thoughts and behaviors; online work can include practical worksheets, thought logs, and problem-solving together during the session. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) addresses distressing memories by using structured procedures that can be adapted for remote sessions when appropriate.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and recommend which methods to try first. Decisions are collaborative and can change as progress is made.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow more flexible scheduling around work or family demands. It also lets people use tools like shared worksheets and guided breathing exercises during the appointment to practice skills between sessions.