
Dr. Lisa Sullivan
Clinical psychologist for driven parents
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Clinical psychologist for driven parents
Start with Dr. Lisa SullivanLicensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
Dr. Lisa Sullivan is a clinical psychologist who works with driven parents and professionals navigating heavy demands from family, work, and community. She helps people whose lives are overall good but who are seeking deeper fulfillment and lasting change.
She brings academic training and practical clinical skill to bear on the underlying constraints that limit a person’s well-being. Dr. Sullivan is particularly effective addressing parenting challenges - including parenting children with learning differences - women’s issues, relationship and intimacy concerns, midlife transitions, anxiety, somatization, and common mood concerns such as depression. Her approach blends client-centered work with solution-focused strategies aimed at practical, meaningful outcomes.
Dr. Sullivan earned a Ph.D. in clinical psychology in 2000 and subsequently provided services that include psychological testing and assessment for adults, adolescents, and children. She has also personally navigated the real-world challenges of maintaining a driven lifestyle in today’s environment, which informs her clinical perspective and empathy.
She is licensed to practice clinical psychology in California (license number 17800) and brings ten years of professional therapy experience to her work with individuals and families.
Many people wonder whether remote therapy can produce meaningful results. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or navigating life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.
One major advantage is convenience and flexibility - clients can choose the mode of connection that fits their life, whether that’s a video call, a phone session, live chat, or in-app messaging. This adaptability makes it easier to maintain consistency and integrate therapy into a busy schedule.
All therapists are licensed professionals, and clients are able to change therapists if they decide a different fit would work better. Online therapy offers an accessible option for many people seeking support for everyday mental health and relationship concerns.