Maybe you are carrying more than feels manageable, and it has been this way for a long time. On the surface, life may look functional, but internally there is tension, fatigue, or a sense of always being on alert. It may feel hard to fully relax, trust your body, or feel at ease in relationships. Closeness can feel comforting one moment and overwhelming or draining the next. Over time, this ongoing stress may show up emotionally, relationally, or physically, through exhaustion, autoimmune or chronic health symptoms, or a sense of feeling disconnected. You long for relief, clarity, and a steadier way of belonging in the world.
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Jewish, Women clients.
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Builds skills in self-kindness and compassion toward others. It is especially helpful for people who struggle with shame or self-criticism.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) A short-term approach focused on improving relationships and social support. It is often used for depression and grief.
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Combines mindfulness practices with CBT to prevent depression relapse. It helps people notice thoughts without judgment and respond more calmly.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee 200
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- Therapy may cost less than you think. If you're out of network, depending on your plan, up to 80 percent of your session cost may be reimbursed, and you can have your claims done for you. Check your benefits below, or we can review them together during your free consultation. Check here: mentaya.co/b/kenttherapy
- Accepts Insurance
- Blue Cross of Michigan, Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Care Network of Michigan
Education & Credentials
Lisa Kent LCSW
- Female
- License # 6801109380
- Licensed in MI
- Practicing Since 2020
Education: Master's of Social Work, Clinical, University of Michigan
Lisa Kent Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
Lisa Kent Practice Description
In our time together, we begin by meeting what feels most pressing. When emotions feel intense or relationships strained, the initial focus is on support and stabilization. As a foundation builds, the work naturally deepens. Patterns that once helped you cope but now feel limiting can be explored with care. This is collaborative, steady work that meets you.
Whether you’re navigating a major life transition, relationship issue, health challenge, or personal loss, you don’t have to face this alone. Getting support can feel like a big step, but I can provide a safe, compassionate space to explore your feelings and find clarity on how to move forward. I’d be honored to walk this path with you — let’s start now.