Lisa Linger
Florida LMHC combining nursing experience with trauma-focused CBT
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About
Lisa Linger, LMHC, brings a distinct blend of clinical insight and hands-on medical experience to her therapeutic work in Florida. After a 15-year nursing career in emergency and urgent care settings, she transitioned to mental health practice and now focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression. Her background in nursing informs a practical attention to how the body and nervous system influence emotional states.
Her practice emphasizes an approachable, evidence-informed stance that centers the individual's experience. Lisa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy to help clients explore patterns of thinking and the effects of traumatic events. She highlights neurobiological explanations to help people understand how their brains respond to stress and why certain reactions may feel intense or persistent.
Lisa works collaboratively to identify coping strategies and gradual steps toward greater balance. She addresses related concerns such as panic attacks, postpartum depression, chronic pain and illness, dissociation, and blended family dynamics. Her aim is to support clients in recognizing strengths, developing practical tools, and creating personalized pathways for meaningful change.
Her practice emphasizes an approachable, evidence-informed stance that centers the individual's experience. Lisa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy to help clients explore patterns of thinking and the effects of traumatic events. She highlights neurobiological explanations to help people understand how their brains respond to stress and why certain reactions may feel intense or persistent.
Lisa works collaboratively to identify coping strategies and gradual steps toward greater balance. She addresses related concerns such as panic attacks, postpartum depression, chronic pain and illness, dissociation, and blended family dynamics. Her aim is to support clients in recognizing strengths, developing practical tools, and creating personalized pathways for meaningful change.
- Location:
- Florida, United States
- Years Experience:
- 3
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Depression
Other areas of experience: Blended family issues, Dissociation, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress
Therapeutic approach:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: FL LMHC MH24842
- NPI Number: 1073360616
- License: LMHC (Florida)
Remote therapy with trauma-informed, skills-based care
Lisa offers online sessions that integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy to address anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma-related concerns. In plain terms, CBT is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns, while Trauma-Focused Therapy provides structured support for processing traumatic memories and understanding their ongoing impact on mood and daily functioning. Both approaches are presented with attention to how the nervous system and neurobiology contribute to emotional responses.
Work with Lisa tends to be collaborative and educational: she helps clients learn practical strategies, build coping skills, and develop a clearer understanding of their reactions. This fit is suitable for people who prefer goal-oriented sessions that also attend to the effects of past trauma. Online appointments are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that best matches their needs and schedule.
What is Lisa Linger's professional background?
She practiced as a nurse for 15 years in emergency and urgent care before training as a therapist and now holds a Florida mental health counseling license with three years of clinical experience.
What credentials does she hold?
Lisa is a licensed mental health counselor: FL LMHC MH24842.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English.
Where is she located?
She is licensed and practices in Florida.
How can clients work with her remotely?
Clients can meet with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does she accept international clients?
The profile indicates she does not accept international clients.
What does it cost to work with her?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone get started?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to be connected for services.