Lisa OBrien, LCSW

Lisa OBrien is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Montana with 32 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and relationship and intimacy-related concerns. She also addresses parenting questions, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and life transitions.

Her approach is practical and focused on what will help most right now. Sessions often include elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. She uses straightforward conversation, skill-building, and goal-setting to help people manage symptoms and handle everyday pressures.

Over three decades in practice has included work with adoption and foster care issues, aging and geriatric concerns, attachment and blended family questions, caregiver stress, and medical-related stresses such as cancer. She has also worked with people dealing with substance use, domestic violence histories, first responder stress, and concerns around gender identity and sexual orientation.

Lisa writes treatment plans with clear steps and practical homework when helpful. She talks through coping strategies, communication skills, and ways to reduce the impact of stress and trauma on daily life. Her background includes work with addiction and trauma alongside longer-term mental health concerns.

Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted. Before booking, confirm current session options and formats so arrangements match your needs.

Approaches used during online sessions