Lisa Shoemaker

I’m Lisa Shoemaker, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Bachelor of Social Work from Lamar University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington. My professional background includes hospice, long-term care, foster care, domestic violence services, and early childhood intervention. These experiences have shaped my compassionate, strengths-based approach and my understanding of how family relationships, caregiving, loss, and life transitions affect our well-being.

I work with children, teens, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, burnout, relationship challenges, and difficulties with boundaries or self-esteem. I especially enjoy supporting women, mothers, caregivers, and families navigating medical complexity. As a mother of two, I understand the importance of having space to care for yourself while caring for others.

My additional training in yoga, massage therapy, and equine-assisted mental health informs my whole-person perspective. I integrate client-centered counseling, cognitive behavioral strategies, and mindfulness to help clients build coping skills, strengthen connection, and move toward meaningful change. Outside of work, I find renewal through time with my family, horses, and the outdoors.

My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in the belief that you are the expert on your own life. I create a welcoming space where you can feel heard, explore what matters to you, and build on the strengths you already have.

I draw from client-centered, strengths-based, and solution-focused approaches, integrating cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and body awareness to meet your individual needs. Together, we explore how your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and physical experiences connect, while developing practical tools for everyday life.

When appropriate, I also offer experiential approaches such as equine-assisted counseling and walk-and-talk therapy. Whether we meet virtually, in an office, or outdoors, we move at your pace and work toward goals that feel meaningful to you.

Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and begin building a trusting relationship. We’ll talk about what brings you to therapy, relevant background, and what you hope to gain from our work together. I’ll also explain confidentiality, answer your questions, and discuss how my approach may support your needs.

You don’t need to have everything figured out or know exactly what to say. We’ll move at a pace that feels comfortable, and you can share what you feel ready to discuss. Together, we’ll identify initial goals and next steps so you leave with a clearer sense of how we can work toward meaningful change.