Lisa J Moore, LMFT

I hope this site answers all of your questions about counseling, and gives you other helpful ideas. My name is Lisa Moore, I'm a licensed marriage family therapist, webmaster of this site, and devoted to helping clients benefit from counseling. As you look through my Santa Barbara counseling services website, you'll find research on how well therapy works, medications (this is a hot topic), and descriptions of common diagnoses.

I know it's tempting, but try not to diagnose your family and friends with mental health disorders. In fact, please don't diagnose yourself without seeing a professional. Why? Because some symptoms are shared with more than one diagnosis, or even indicate a medical issue. Criteria also have to be met regarding number of symptoms, severity, loss of functioning, and length of time, so it can get tricky.

Common issues my clients bring are relationship problems, family problems, trouble managing food, drug or alcohol use, anger, loss, stress from life changes, parenting concerns, job stress, depression, anxiety, and questions about where life is headed.