Lisa

Ms Lisa Taylor-Austin

Counselor

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

About Me

I am a licensed LPC, LMHC & LCPC and provide telehealth serving CT, FL, NY, CO, and VT. I offer counseling for anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, and LGBTQ+ needs through secure online therapy.

Approach

Interactive approach using EMDR, CBT, SBFT, Person Centered and REBT. Talk therapy. Teach coping skills when appropriate. Structured and unstructured sessions.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

TELEHEALTH/ONLINE HIPAA compliant. 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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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • 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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Professional Title:

  • Counselor

    A trained professional who provides talk therapy to help clients work through emotional, relational, and psychological difficulties.

Credentials

Registrations

The Taylor-Austin Group; LLC

LPC

Florida Board of Clinical Social Work; Marriage and Family Therapy; and Mental Health Counseling

Out-of-State Telehealth Provider

University of the State of New York Education Department; Office of the Professions

LMHC

State of Maine

Clinical Professional Counselor

Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)

Licensed Professional Counselor

Qualifications

State University of New York at Brockport

Memberships

American Counseling Association (ACA)

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Full Member

Service Areas

The Taylor-Austin Group, LLC

In-person & Online

Milford, CT

United States