Ms Lisa Taylor-Austin

Licensed Professional Counselor

Verified

“Experienced/Seasoned Board Certified Counselor. Telehealth sessions. EMDR trained. Anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar, narcissistic abuse speciality. Licensed in CO, CT, FL, ME, NY, RI, VT. 30+ years experience.”

About Me

Experienced & Interactive. Double Board Certified. Fully Licensed in CO, CT, FL, ME, NY, RI, VT. Helping clients with anxiety, perfectionism, life transitions, depression, self esteem, trauma and narcissistic abuse. Trained at SUNY Brockport. National Certified Counselor, Forensic Mental Health Evaluator and Forensic Behavioral Analyst, trained by the former Chief of the BSU of FBI. Drawing on decades of clinical experience, I help adults gain clarity, resilience, and confidence to move forward.

Approach

Interactive approach using EMDR, CBT, SBFT, Person Centered and REBT. Talk therapy. I believe it is important to teach coping skills, when appropriate. Sessions are structured or unstructured, depending on client need and what works for them. Therapy starts with meeting clients where they are and helping them to move forward in their life.

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Basic Information

Milford, United States

In-person & Online

Services

TELEHEALTH/ONLINE HIPAA compliant. Double Board Certified. EMDR Trained. I can help you learn applicable coping skills to use in your daily life, and work through issues of concern, so you can feel better and have a more stress-free life. My clients describe me as approachable and down to Earth. Board Certified & Licensed. I work with clients of all ages and from vast backgrounds including culturally diverse populations (POC, LGBTQ+). My many years of experience bring wisdom to your session. My approach is to help you, help yourself, to feel better and move forward. I am also a professional educator who understands student/teacher issues. Specializing in Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Trauma, Adjustment to Life's Challenges, Negative Thinking, School/College/Work/Family, Medical issues, Stress, Decision-Making, Care Giver Issues, Probation Issues. Skill Building. I am an interactive counselor who participates actively in your session. Instructor at Yale & USC. Trained by FBI BSU Director. Accepting all CT insurances. Also accepting many national plan insurances. Private pay is also accepted and we give you a detailed receipt to submit to insurance for reimbursement. We can help you with the process. Structured and unstructured sessions. Most insurance accepted. Private Pay accepted.

Services Offered:

Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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Counselling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Individual Psychotherapy
In-depth one-on-one therapy that explores the deeper roots of a person's difficulties, often drawing on psychodynamic or psychoanalytic models.
Online Counselling
Counselling conducted via video, phone, or secure messaging, providing professional support remotely.
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Trauma Counselling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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SFBT (Solution-Focused Brief Therapy)
A short-term, goal-oriented therapy that focuses on building solutions rather than analysing problems, exploring what is already working and how to do more of it.

Works With:

Adults
Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Cross-Cultural
The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.
LGBTQI+ Support
The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.
Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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Trauma Therapy
Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.
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Women's Issues
Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.
Bipolar
A mood disorder involving episodes of mania (abnormally elevated mood and energy) alternating with episodes of depression, affecting judgement, sleep, and daily functioning.
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