Lisa Arce

(MA, LPC)
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About Me

My name is Lisa Arce (Pronouns: She/Her) and I am a licensed therapist located in San Antonio, Texas. I have my Bachelors of Art in Interdisciplinary Studies and a Master's in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Often times we can find ourselves struggling with life transitions, anxiety, depression and self worth. This influences the way we view ourselves and the world around us. Sometimes these thoughts can be distorted and self defeating. I can help you in learning the coping tools you need to navigate these obstacles and challenges. I am LGBTQ+ affirming and trained. I also specialize in helping people align their lives with the person that they want to be. In addition, I work with non traditional couples and consider myself a sex positive therapist.

I understand that seeking professional help can be an intimidating experience. It often takes a brave and vulnerable decision. It also takes self-awareness, work and commitment. My style of counseling is empathetic, non-judgemental and direct. I would be honored to help you begin the journey to living a more authentic life.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • LGBT
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Intimacy-related issues , Career difficulties , Coping with life changes , Body Image , Codependency , Communication Problems , Divorce and Separation , Family Problems , Guilt and Shame , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 4

Services Offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

LPC #72969 (Expires: 2022-04-30)

Reviews

Written by M.A. on Mar 26, 2020 after therapy with Lisa for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes

Lisa helped me last year during a difficult time with my physical and mental health. I am turning to her again this year during health anxiety and panic. I would highly recommend her to help you get to a calm place.

Written by G.A. on Feb 18, 2020 after therapy with Lisa for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem

Lisa is professional but engaging. She always responds to messages in a timely manner, usually within a day, and communicates when she will not be available (holidays, for example). She always sends useful and interesting information to consider throughout the week.

Written by L.E. on Nov 05, 2019 after therapy with Lisa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem

As someone who has never interacted with a therapist before, Lisa made the experience amazing for me and surely brought in some concepts and tools I was never aware of, helping on a path of healing. Thank you, Lisa!

Written by T.A. on Sep 24, 2019 after therapy with Lisa for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management

Lisa has really helped me in leaps and bounds. The changes that I have made since I started working with her have had a huge impact on my life. It's also helped me become a lot more comfortable with myself and just made me happier in general. Lisa helped lift a very dark cloud that had settled over me for a very long time. And for that I will always be grateful.

Written by A.L. on Sep 10, 2019 after therapy with Lisa for 6 days on issues concerning stress, anxiety

Lisa is first of all, a nice human being. As a therapist, she listened to my problems related to anxiety and offered quick solutions. I totally recommend her! Thanks Lisa!

Written by X.E. on Aug 25, 2019 after therapy with Lisa for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder

Lisa Arce has aided me in changing my life for the better. I have struggled for years with things I never thought I could manage. With Lisa’s consistency, knowledge, and ability to hold me accountable for my actions and thoughts was exactly what I needed to start challenging mental illness and take control. She is wonderful, relatable, and so easy to talk to. 10/10.

Written by M.I. on Aug 23, 2019 after therapy with Lisa for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and career difficulties

Lisa is amazing! I am so lucky to have matched with her on my first time using the app. She is super available and quick to respond. Her style feels like you're talking to a friend more than being in a super professional type setting which can be overwhelming for someone who already has depression / anxiety / etc. I would and have recommended her to anyone and everyone.

Written by L.A. on Aug 22, 2019 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties

Lisa listens very well and gives very direct feedback. I feel that it’s very easy to communicate with her and take steps to progress.

Written by J.U. on Aug 21, 2019 after therapy with Lisa for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Lisa is extremely easy to talk to and is always willing to talk to you at any time. Her schedule is flexible which makes it convenient to work into a busy daily schedule. She is knowledgable and is helpful in understanding why I am stressed and helps to work through it to destress and move forward, including short and long term goals.

Written by K.A. on Jun 27, 2019 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Very nice and easy to talk to! Great at providing real life examples and always has solutions and guidance.

Written by A.N. on May 13, 2019 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Lisa has been extremely understanding and has offered me so many great perspectives on what I'm going through, I'm so grateful for her expertise and for giving me the tools to get a grip on my anxiety. I also appreciate how she's always on time for our sessions, even a little early, and sends me resources throughout the week to work on. I highly recommend.

Written by P.H. on Apr 26, 2019 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and self esteem

Lisa is amazing in every way. That’s all I have to say!

Written by P.E. on Apr 17, 2019 after therapy with Lisa for 2 months

Lisa has shared great insight with me by including articles and essays which have proved helpful in my quest for self improvement. She has provided much needed food for thought.

Written by B.E. on Mar 25, 2019 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief

Lisa listens carefully, helps you make connections, give great guidance and tools to help you move forward, and is invested in your growth. She's great!

Written by K.A. on Mar 15, 2019 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes

I think Lisa is really understanding and helpful. She has good resources she shares and is patient and kind.

Written by M.A. on Mar 06, 2019 after therapy with Lisa for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and anger management

Lisa is an incredible counselor. Her style is great, and she provided me with a handful of tools that I can apply in everyday life and professional situations. Besides the weekly sessions, she provides you with extra material so I easily worked on myself for appx. 3-4 hours a week. Great counselor, great experience, really thankful for how engaging and focused our work together was. Thank you!

Written by R.E. on Feb 21, 2019 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd

I genuinely look forward to my chats with Lisa. She’s great to talk to, easy to connect with, really insightful & has plenty of resources she’s happy to share. She’s been a big help!

Written by K.A. on Jan 22, 2019 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem

Lisa is really understanding with me and my issues. I can talk openly and also occasionally repeat myself without feeling overbearing or like a burden. So far I already notice a more positive thinking pattern after only a few weeks of counseling. Lisa has given me different tools to understand me and my thinking better and navigate both in a more positive way.

Written by H.A. on Jan 14, 2019 after therapy with Lisa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues

Lisa is kind and insightful, she has guided me through some difficult decisions and times, while helping me to develop skills to better manage my anxiety.

Written by S.I. on Dec 11, 2018 after therapy with Lisa for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues

Lisa has been fantastic! She has provided some great resources and responds so quickly. I have nothing but great things to say about the way she has helped me.

Written by S.A. on Nov 08, 2018 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties

Great counselor! Always very responsive!

Written by S.T. on Nov 02, 2018 after therapy with Lisa for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management

Lisa is great! She listens and advice you with good things. They helped me!

Written by T.I. on Oct 29, 2018 after therapy with Lisa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management

From day one of using BetterHelp, Lisa has been so beneficial and really a key person in helping me get to where I’m at today. I thought I’d need years of counseling, but really after 3 weeks so far, I can tell a huge difference in myself and my life. I owe that to myself for doing the work, but also, Lisa for all of the tools, information, insight, and really just being someone to listen when I so badly needed someone. I am forever grateful to her and this experience. I could tell just from my first chat session that she was a great fit for me and had the professional experience. She is very easy to talk to and take advice from. I was always able to send a message to her when needed outside of my video sessions. You can tell she has a passion in helping others and I’d highly recommend her to anyone looking for a therapist.

Written by S.T. on Oct 28, 2018 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and grief

Lisa has been great, very attentive and responds in a timely manner. I have been able to express my feelings and she provide guidance. She has given me an open forum to say what I need to which has been so important for me to get past this experience I am in