Lisa Mazzola, MA, LPC, brings over 30 years of clinical experience to her work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions at Axis Integrated Mental Health in Denver. She has worked across nearly every level of mental health care, from crisis stabilization units and psychiatric hospitals to in-home counseling programs and private practice. That range of experience gives her a deep, firsthand understanding of how the system works and what it takes to get people the care they actually need. Lisa practices from Axis’s Denver office and is also available through telehealth across Boulder, Westminster, Louiseville, Aurora, and DTC.

What Makes Lisa One of the Best Therapists in Denver?

Plenty of therapists list “anxiety” and “depression” on their profiles. Lisa’s background stands out because she has spent years on both sides of the clinical equation. She has provided direct therapy to individuals and families dealing with complex situations, including crisis assessments and safety planning. She has also worked inside the insurance system as a utilization management reviewer, advocating to make sure clients received the behavioral health services they were entitled to. That dual perspective, combining hands-on clinical work with an insider’s understanding of how coverage decisions get made, gives her a practical edge. When Lisa works with you, she is not guessing about what services might help. She knows the landscape, and she knows how to get things moving.

How Lisa Works With Clients

Lisa’s therapeutic approach is grounded in building a genuine, collaborative relationship with each client. Her style draws from several evidence-based frameworks, including cognitive-behavioral techniques and mindfulness-based interventions like diaphragmatic breathing and present-moment awareness. She believes therapy works best when the therapist is also willing to do their own work, and she has been in therapy herself to practice what she teaches.

Mindfulness plays a central role in Lisa’s practice. She has seen firsthand how consistent mindfulness and meditation practices can shift the way people relate to their anxiety and depressive symptoms. Rather than white-knuckling through difficult feelings, her clients learn to observe their internal experiences with less reactivity and more self-compassion. For clients dealing with life transitions like career changes, relationship shifts, or retirement, she helps them reconnect with what they actually value rather than staying stuck in what used to be.

Who Lisa Helps

Lisa specializes in working with adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions. She is a strong fit for people who have tried therapy before and felt like they were just “venting” without making real progress, as well as those who are new to therapy and want someone who will be warm but honest. Her clients often include professionals navigating career burnout or role changes, individuals working through the emotional fallout of a divorce or loss, and people who feel stuck but cannot pinpoint exactly why.

Background and Credentials

• Master of Arts in Psychology from the New School for Social Research in New York City
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Quinnipiac College in Connecticut.
• Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado since 2008 and has previously held LPC licenses in New Jersey and Wyoming.
• Hospital-based psychiatric triage, community mental health crisis work, clinical supervision of therapy teams, and program development for in-home counseling services.
• Served as a New Jersey Certified Psychiatric Screener and a Monmouth County Disaster/Critical Incident Volunteer.

Schedule an Appointment With Lisa

Lisa is currently accepting new clients at Axis Integrated Mental Health in Denver and through telehealth. If you are searching for a trusted, experienced therapist near you for anxiety treatment, depression treatment, relationship counseling, or life transition therapy in Denver, contact Axis to schedule an appointment. Call (720) 400-7025 or visit axismh.com to book online.