Lisa  Lainer
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Lisa Lainer

Psychologist, PhD
California, Nevada, Oregon Accepting Online
Rancho Park Accepting In-person
Updated February 20, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Family issues
  • Parenting
  • Relationship issues
  • Transition to new parenthood

Professional statement

Lisa Lainer is a Clinical Psychologist in Los Angeles. Lisa works with a wide range of clients including teens, young adults, couples and adults throughout the lifespan. Many of her clients seek support as they navigate life transitions, relationship difficulties or crises which challenge their personal values. She has a particular expertise working with individuals and couples who are looking for support in their parenting, whether they are struggling to adjust to new parenthood, dealing with the many developmental transition times or have children or teens who need more intensive levels of care. She also enjoys working with individuals who are dealing with both chronic and new medical diagnoses, helping them navigate through the complex and often scary medical world.

Lisa works eclectically using cognitive behavioral therapeutic techniques along with looking at early family of origin issues. Lisa's style is non-judgemental, warm and engaging. She works to establish a strong relationship where clients feel safe to express the difficult issues they are needing support with. Together they will explore what has brought the client to therapy and discuss the clients goals for treatment. Clients report feeling more relaxed and present and more confident both in their decisions, and to feel empowered to help themselves meet their social and emotional needs.

Lisa received her Ph.D. from California School of Professional Psychology. Lisa completed a two year post doctoral fellowship at Reiss-Davis Child Study Center where she had the opportunity to learn from well respected experts in the field of clinical psychology as well from a diverse group of children, families and parents.

Lisa offers both in-person and remote therapy. Her office is located in West Los Angeles and is fully ADA accessible. Remote sessions are conducted through a HIPPA compliant portal. She is licensed in California, Oregon and Nevada


Message to clients

Hi. It’s very nice to meet you. I am glad that you have reached out for support. In therapy I provide a warm and friendly environment. The goal is for you to feel safe enough to express yourself freely. I am genuine and supportive, but can be direct and challenge you to adapt your thinking when necessary. I strive for my clients to feel more focused, emotionally regulated, and confident.

My approach involves cognitive-behavioral therapy, with an emphasis on solution-focused techniques including building coping skills to better manage one’s emotions. I promote the use of mindfulness based techniques such as meditation and deep-breathing. Where appropriate we will examine how your early years may have influenced your development. My goal in treatment is to help my clients identify changes that will allow them to live a more positive life.


Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Family issues - Promoting communication and supporting family members to address challenges and reduce conflict and distress

Parenting - Helping parents develop and implement strategies to address challenges that arise throughout childrearing; managing stress and increasing support

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Transition to new parenthood - Working with parents as they adjust to new parenthood




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

Lisa Lainer is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $250 (50min)
  • Sliding scale: $225 - $250

Location(s)

Online Sessions (California)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8:00am-7:00pm
  • Tue 8:00am-7:00pm
  • Wed 8:00am-7:00pm
  • Thu Please inquire about hours
  • Fri 8:00am-12:00pm
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Rancho Park practice
2566 Overland Ave, Suite #500A, Los Angeles, California 90064
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8:00am-7:00pm
  • Tue 8:00am-7:00pm
  • Wed 8:00am-7:00pm
  • Thu 8:00am-7:00pm
  • Fri 8:00am-7:00pm
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Online Sessions (Nevada)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8:00am-7:00pm
  • Tue 8:00am-7:00pm
  • Wed 8:00am-7:00pm
  • Thu 8:00am-7:00pm
  • Fri 8:00am-12:00pm
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Online Sessions (Oregon)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8:00am-7:00pm
  • Tue 8:00am-7:00pm
  • Wed 8:00am-7:00pm
  • Thu 8:00am-7:00pm
  • Fri 8:00am-12:00pm
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 27 years

Self Employed, Psychologist, 1996 - Present
Los Angeles Superior Court, Child Custody Evaluator, 1997 - 2001
University of Judaism, Teacher, 1998 - 2001

California School of Professional Psychology, Ph.D., 1994


Licensure

California: PSY14680

Nevada: PSY1098

Oregon: PSY3492


Languages

English