Lisa Henthorn

Lisa Henthorn is a licensed counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She supports those dealing with attention challenges, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy questions, parenting strain, and career concerns. She also addresses body image, attachment and abandonment worries, caregiver stress, and issues like codependency and communication problems.

Henthorn uses clear, practical methods in sessions. She draws on mindfulness-based practices to bring attention to the present moment. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation. Solution-Focused Therapy helps people set short-term goals and notice small changes.

Her style is direct and collaborative. Sessions focus on real-life skills, simple strategies, and problem-solving that fit daily routines. She aims to create a calm space where people can talk about hard things without judgment and try manageable steps toward change.

Henthorn trained at Lindsey Wilson College and has practiced for seven years. She holds LPCC and LCMHC credentials and sees clients in West Virginia. She offers guidance for a wide range of concerns, including trauma, bipolar mood issues, sleeping and eating struggles, and compassion fatigue.

People considering therapy are encouraged to think about what they want to change. Henthorn helps set clear goals, track progress, and adapt approaches if something isn’t working. Her focus is on usable skills that help with day-to-day functioning and relationships.

How mindfulness and skills work in online therapy

Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice thoughts and bodily sensations without getting swept away by them; it can be useful for anxiety, stress, sleep problems, and building a steadier emotional baseline. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behaviors that keep problems going, which can help with depression, anxiety, and motivation. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication when feelings run high.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and daily life. Techniques can be adjusted over time if something doesn’t fit, and short-term goals are used to track progress.

Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow focused, skill-based practice between sessions. It can also let people use different tools during sessions, such as guided mindfulness exercises, worksheets, or brief check-ins that fit into a lunch break or a quieter part of the day.