Lisa Raley, LICSW
Therapist in Alabama
Lisa Raley is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) with 16 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship or intimacy concerns.
- License 2189C · Alabama Expires November 2026
- NPI 1275768756 · national registry
- Experience and languages 16+ years in practice English
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About Lisa
Lisa Raley is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) with 16 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She uses practical tools and clear conversation to help people get unstuck. Sessions are steady and straightforward, focused on small steps that add up over time.
Her approach treats the whole person - physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual parts all matter. She helps people notice which areas feel depleted and then builds strengths to restore balance.
Background and approach
That can mean learning coping skills, changing unhelpful thinking patterns, or practicing new ways of reacting under pressure. Lisa uses a mix of evidence-informed methods including Gottman Method techniques for relational patterns, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to reframe thoughts and behaviors.
She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness practices when those tools fit a person’s needs. Sessions move at a pace that feels manageable. Lisa focuses on concrete skills such as stress management, emotion regulation, and communication strategies.
She often gives short exercises or skills to try between sessions so progress continues outside the appointment time. She practices in Alabama and offers online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging. Conversations are collaborative; she helps people set goals and tailors methods to what works for them.
Credentials
- LICSW (Alabama)
- License 2189C · expires November 2026
- NPI
- 1275768756 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Lisa lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
Approaches Lisa names
- Gottman Method
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches Lisa names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
How Lisa Uses Online Methods and Evidence-Based Approaches
Lisa blends a few practical approaches to help people make steady progress. The Gottman Method focuses on identifying recurring relationship patterns and teaching communication skills that reduce conflict and increase understanding. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings show up. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) trains people to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lisa will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. Together they pick or combine methods so sessions match the person’s needs instead of fitting a single model.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and work through skills in real time. Phone sessions can fit a short break during a busy day or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief check-ins, homework sharing, and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent despite a busy schedule.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Lisa help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and grief, sleep and eating struggles, parenting stress, and many other life challenges.
What is her general therapy style?
She takes a whole-person, strengths-based approach and focuses on practical skills. Sessions are collaborative and emphasize small, doable steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of concerns and using several therapeutic methods.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LICSW credential and practices in Alabama.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she use?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.
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