Lisa Barakat

Lisa Barakat is a therapist at Float On Counseling. Barakat works with anxiety and depression, marriage and couples issues, and provides support for those adjusting to illness. She creates a safe, non judgmental space for people to share their struggles and find joy.

Barakat earned her Master's in Clinical Social Work from the University of South Florida in 2017 and her Bachelor of Social Welfare from Stony Brook University, New York in 2015. With five years of experience, she supports people and couples through self-discovery and long term change.

Her approach is interactive and attentive, focusing on collaborative goals. Barakat employs evidence based care, including solution focused and cognitive behavioral strategies, as well as mindfulness based practices. Clients can expect a structured environment to process experiences, gain new perspectives, and make meaningful changes.