LISA OSBORN, LCSW, INDIVIDUAL THERAPIST IN TX

Shed the idea of who you think you ought to be.

Hi, I’m Lisa (she/her). I’m passionate about helping women find and embrace who they are and the unique direction they are going.

My own path was a little bit of a wild one. I was born in Oklahoma, moved to Texas at age 10 and have been on my own journey ever since with multiple locations in between. I’ve spent 8 years in Katy, 4 years in Stillwater, 6 years in Austin, 2 years in New Orleans and now 7 years in Seguin (yes, that’s a real town!). Through my experiences, I’ve had a unique opportunity to learn about myself, others, and how we are all similar yet different at the same time. I’ve learned there are endless paths and ways celebrate life, our own uniqueness as individuals and the same universal struggles as humans. I consider it an honor and privilege to learn more about these paths, struggles and celebrations in the therapy space. I love being able to witness the strength, compassion and courage human beings are capable of on a daily basis.

 

What it’s like to work with me

I strive to provide a therapy space that isn’t “weird” (but awkward is okay!) by creating a relaxed environment and leaning into my own authenticity, vulnerability, and uniqueness to create a space of trust. I value maintaining accountability and direction towards your goals and identifying ways you may be limiting yourself. I will gently nudge you towards that difficult thing and help you remember that you are capable.

You may come into your first session nervous, not knowing what to expect only to leave saying “wow, that went by fast!” During our time together, I will meet you where you are, explore challenges and successes and provide you with tangible tools to use outside of session in the real world.

Because I am relationship based, I will laugh at your jokes and be genuinely interested in the joys, successes, and messiness of your life. There may be moments of tears, there may be moments of awkwardness and mis-steps, and there may be moments of magic - you know, the ones where you do it anyway even though you were scared. The ones where you make a connection from the past and say, “that makes sense!” The ones where you walk by the mirror and say, “you are strong and worthy.” Those are the moments that will make it all worth it.

 

MY GUIDING PRINCIPLES

AUTHENTICITY

I continue to seek my own self-awareness around my true self and allow it to be present in a way that invites others' true selves to be present.

JUDGMENT FREE

To create a safe space for folks to bring forward struggles and whole selves without judgment. I welcome all and am affirming of those in the LGTBQIA+ community.

HUMOR

Laughter and humor is always welcome in both the joyful moments and the moments that are challenging and uncomfortable. I love to laugh!

CURIOSITY

I strive to look at situations, thoughts, feelings and behaviors with curiosity rather than judgment. Let’s sit in it for a second and search for meaning and messages.

 

TRAINING & EDUCATION

I’m committed to ongoing education & training to best support your needs.

  • The University of Texas at Austin, Clinical Social Work. 2009

  • Oklahoma State University, Human Development and Family Sciences. 2007

  • EMDR Consulting - EMDR Basic Training, 5 Day Intensive. 2019

  • Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Learning Collaborative and Consultation Group with nationally approved trainer, Kelly Wilson, LCSW, 2017

  • Children’s Advocacy Center, Child Therapist - Seguin, TX

  • Court Appointed Child Advocate Supervisor - New Orleans, LA and San Antonio, TX

  • Foster Care Case Manager - Austin, TX

The fun stuff -

In addition to the above, I’m also a highly sensitive introvert, an old soul/free spirit at heart, and the lover of a good time. I’m the mom to two fat, orange tabby cats, a daughter, sister, aunt, friend, and the partner to the best enchilada maker on the block. I enjoy doing “old lady” things like gardening, going for walks, reading, and quilting but also love things that might make me “hip” like riding my bike, listening to podcasts, dancing in my kitchen (hip, right?), and sneakers. I love vegetables (really!) but also find lots of space in my life for queso and Little Debbie’s. I find cheap thrills in walking through thrift stores and adding to my collection of books, flower pictures, kitschy figurines, funky coffee mugs, vintage Pyrex and also adding to my collection of tattoos. I’m constantly trying new things, working on a project, or daydreaming about learning how to play the steel guitar.