Our work together is thoughtful and grounded in real life.
In our sessions we’ll slow things down enough to understand what’s actually happening - without over analyzing or turning everything into a problem to solve.
You don’t need to perform, explain yourself perfectly, or have a clear goal on day one. We’ll pay attention to what’s been wearing you down, what you’ve been carrying for a long time, and what no longer fits for you. We’ll help name things that are hard to put into words.
I don’t approach your experiences as symptoms or pathology. Most struggles make sense once you look at the life you’ve lived and the roles you’ve had to play. From there we figure out what would genuinely help and what kind of change is realistic right now.
People are often surprised by how enjoyable therapy can be. Sessions are conversational, but focused, and honest. You’ll be listened to and taken seriously, and we’ll work toward clarity, steadiness, and changes that actually hold up outside the room.
Lisa Hamilton is a psychotherapist located in Kentfield in Marin County, CA. She is a licensed therapist in California (LPCC), New York (LMHC) and Arizona (LPC). She specializes with adults navigating high-functioning anxiety, perfectionism, and burnout.
Education & Licensure
College of William & Mary in Virginia - Bachelor of Science
Arizona State University - Masters of Counseling
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (California, New York, and Arizona)
Relevant Trainings & Certifications
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
My Story
“I worked hard, tried to convince myself I should be grateful, and felt oddly guilty for hating a job so many people would have loved.”
I grew up on a small farm in Eastern Kentucky (Appalachia), surrounded by Arabian horses, dogs, cats, ducks, peacocks, cows, and a goat. Land of Wendell Berry. It shaped my sense of community and loyalty, and connection to nature.
In college, I loved psychology and philosophy but chose a business degree because it felt like the sensible path - stability, approval, and “success.” Before graduating, I landed a job at a Big 6 accounting and consulting firm and stepped into a career that was, by most measures, a huge win.
Unfortunately, I was a bit miserable. I worked hard, tried to convince myself I should be grateful, and felt oddly guilty for hating a job so many people would have loved. Working with a great counselor helped me get honest about what I actually cared about. That honesty led me back to my early interests, and eventually into clinical training and the work I do now as a therapist.
What I bring to this work isn’t just clinical training. It’s lived experience. I’ve worked in demanding, high-stress environments (including startups) and know what it’s like to perform at a high level while quietly running on empty. I understand the pressure, the perfectionism, and how anxiety and people-pleasing can become part of your identity.
Living and working in Marin, I see how common this is: capable, thoughtful people carrying more than they let on, expecting a lot from themselves and not much from anyone else.
If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. And you don’t have to keep doing it the hard way.