Lisa Peralta, Licensed Professional Counselor

Ann “Lisa” Peralta is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with over 34 years of experience providing clinical assessment and therapeutic care to adults seeking help with a variety of issues. These issues include substance use challenges, stress, depression, and anxiety, to name a few.

Lisa has experience working with the Hispanic population, who are often struggling to learn how to understand and adapt to a culture vastly different from their own. She also has 14 years of experience teaching counseling theories and skills at her local community college. Lisa’s ideal client is motivated, open, and receptive to help and support as they navigate life challenges. This openness allows Lisa to help clients build healthy relationships, learn how to make positive life choices, and live a happy, healthy, productive life. Lisa understands that, at times, a person can feel “stuck” when attempting to cope with lifestyle-related problems. She seeks to help clients identify maladaptive behavioral patterns and work on making positive choices when they may be feeling hopeless, helpless, and frustrated. Lisa’s therapeutic approach is based on the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, reality therapy, and rational emotive behavior therapy. Her approach is holistic, focusing on mind, body, and spirit. She understands that each individual is unique, and she tailors therapy to meet the specific needs of each client. Lisa would like the opportunity to build a trusting, collaborative relationship with you to help you meet your life goals. She creates a warm, caring environment to help you make decisions and effectively direct your own life. You will work together to explore your thoughts, feelings, and fears that may have you feeling “stuck.” Lisa strongly feels that people are able to make better choices and decisions with the guidance and support of a genuine, understanding, empathetic counselor, and she is fully committed to assisting you in achieving your goals with enthusiasm and optimism.