I’m Dr. Lisa Cooney, PhD, LMFT, a psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience helping individuals and couples strengthen their connection, build resilience, and find greater purpose in their lives. Based in Arlington, Texas—and available online—I focus on supporting people working through challenges related to trauma, stress, relationships, and life transitions by providing a safe and supportive space for growth.
I am licensed in California, Arizona, the District of Columbia, Oregon, New Jersey, and Texas, with over 25 years of professional experience. I have worked with clients facing challenges such as stress and anxiety, addictions, LGBTQ+-related concerns, and trauma and abuse. I also work with couples to repair trust, improve communication, and strengthen emotional intimacy while supporting them in creating a nurturing environment for their children.
I believe that you are the expert of your own story and that you already have strengths that can help you face the challenges in your life. Choosing therapy is a powerful first step toward your goals, and I am here to support you as you move through obstacles and create the changes you want.
I look forward to walking alongside you on your journey. It is important to note, that my work is deep, meaningful and thorough and I balance rich psychological tradition with well formed energetic and spiritual healing practices. If you are NOT interested in participating in energy healing, EMDR, or ThetaHealing I may not be the therapist for you.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Eating disorders, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family problems, Gender dysphoria, Hoarding, Money and financial issues, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
DC LMFT LMFT200001276
AZ LMFT LMFT-15914
OR LMFT T2334
NJ LMFT 37FI00217900
CA LMFT 38608
TX LMFT 202793
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Lisa Cooney. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Thank you Dr. Lisa for providing me with assistance & instilling confidence within me to make empowered choices in my life & being able to adapt to change much better than before. I highly recommend Dr. Lisa as she makes her clients feel heard & understood.
Written on Jan 28, 2024 after therapy with Lisa for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Cooney is an outstanding therapist, with compassionate and helpful methods. She is an excellent resource for anyone who is in need of help and also great support for addiction recovery.
Written on Oct 07, 2023 after therapy with Lisa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Dr. Lisa was a very good match for what I was looking for an for what I need in a therapist. She challenges me when I need to be challenged, listens when I need a listener, and checks in with me between sessions to make sure I am making progress. I also get the impression she has customized her approach to our sessions based on my individual needs, which gives me confidence in her abilities and helps me trust her advice.
Written on Aug 23, 2023 after therapy with Lisa for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coaching
A true professional offering actual solutions.
Written on Apr 12, 2023 after therapy with Lisa for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coaching
Dr. Lisa (as she is more commonly called) is a gifted therapist healer / practitioner who truly has the ability to channel exactly what is needed for each of her clients, whether it's traditional talk therapy or something off the beaten path. She is an excellent listener, empathetic, intuitive and sympathetic. She feels things with you. She works to understand.
Written on Jan 20, 2023 after therapy with Lisa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Extremely kind and helpful.
Written on Jan 17, 2023 after therapy with Lisa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and bipolar disorder