Lisa Rich , LPC

Lisa Rich is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in West Virginia with 26 years of clinical experience. Over her career she has worked across a range of settings including private practice, inpatient hospitalization, in-home counseling, agency work, residential programs, and numerous crisis-oriented environments, giving her a broad perspective on how to support people through difficult moments.

She has assisted clients with depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, anxiety, family conflict, grief and loss, and many other concerns. Her practice draws on a variety of evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, trauma-informed and narrative approaches, and client-centered techniques. She prefers to tailor her style to what each person needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all model.

Known for a gentle, attentive manner, she places high value on building rapport and listening carefully. At the same time she is willing to offer constructive challenge when it will help a client grow. Her goal is to teach practical coping skills and tools that support meaningful change and help people move toward a life they find worth living.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Lisa Rich uses client-centered therapy to focus on each person's individual experience, creating space for clients to lead the conversation while the therapist offers empathy, support, and reflection - an approach that helps with self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions.

She also incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which helps clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and coping with life changes because it emphasizes practical skills and problem solving.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is another approach in her toolkit, offering skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. DBT can be especially helpful for intense emotions, impulsivity, and pattern-based difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lisa works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow for flexible scheduling and easier access from home or other comfortable locations. These formats make it simpler to maintain continuity of care and use therapeutic tools in everyday life while working with a licensed professional.