Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Lisa Cooney, seasoned psychotherapist, trauma recovery expert, and founder of One Degree Shift Academy, to talk about the human side of therapists and how their own underlying issues can affect their approach to their clients. Lisa found her calling in helping others heal from their traumas through her superpower of bringing the yin and yang to her work: the psychological and physical – but it wasn’t a simple path. Having experienced trauma and abuse at a young age, she was aware of “the invisible cage of abuse” that persists in victims, and the subtle effects of counter-transference where therapists’ own traumas can affect their work. She recognizes the need for integrity and accountability for professionals like her to set boundaries and even decline a client when they are dealing with similar issues. In fact, she even did her own work of seeking help in dealing with her own issues early in her career. Ultimately, Lisa’s goal is to contribute to clients’ willingness to actually change, not just engage. By confronting people’s toxicity, she opened the path for communication and healing. Lisa inspires you to trust yourself and make changes, even just one-degree shifts. Take the next right action every day and you’ll realize that these small steps can end up into huge results.
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- How Dr. Cooney became a therapist
- Dr. Cooney’s superpower of bringing the yin and yang in her work: the psychological and spiritual
- “The invisible cage of abuse”
- Counter-transference – how your own trauma can affect your work as a therapist
- Having the integrity and accountability to decline a client because of similar issues you are dealing with
- Contributing to clients’ change through therapy
- Confronting people’s toxicity for communication to take over
- Trust yourself and take one-degree shifts
About Dr. Lisa Cooney:
Dr. Lisa Cooney, PhD, LMFT, is a seasoned psychotherapist and trauma recovery expert with more than 25 years of experience guiding individuals and couples to rediscover strength, connection, and purpose. Based in Arlington, Texas, and available worldwide through teletherapy, she has devoted her career to helping people heal from trauma, abuse, and PTSD—creating a safe, empathetic space where transformation is not only possible but sustainable.
As the Founder of One Degree Shift Academy (1o Shift Academy), Dr. Lisa blends advanced modalities such as ThetaHealing®, Somatic EMDR therapy, and Quest 9 Biofeedback. This integrative approach ensures that each client receives personalized, effective tools to release what no longer serves them and cultivate balance, resilience, and inner peace.
Her signature ROAR® Method—featured in self-paced programs, groups, and live teachings—walks clients through 12 powerful steps of transformation. She also leads “Cage Talks,” where she addresses conscious topics like money, body image, relationships, and healing barriers with practical guidance and compassionate support.
Dr. Lisa is a sought-after author whose works include Lies of Money, Creating After Abuse, Radically Alive Beyond Abuse, and The Body of Change. Her writing offers clear, empowering pathways from pain to possibility, inspiring readers to release old patterns, embrace self-love, and awaken their radical aliveness.
Through her compassionate presence, pioneering methods, and written wisdom, Dr. Lisa not only facilitates profound healing but also empowers courageous leaps into authenticity, clarity, and freedom.
Connect with Dr. Lisa Cooney:
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Website: https://www.drlisacooney.com/
● Individual Therapy Sessions
● Thetahealing Classes and sessions
● Books
○ Lies Of Money
○ Creating After Abuse
○ Radically Alive Beyond Abuse
○ The Body Of Change
“Trust yourself. It takes time and all you need to do is make that and take that one-degree shift. Don’t worry so much about changing big picture. Just simply take the next right action in good orderly direction and make that shift today.” – Dr. Lisa Cooney
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Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Developmental Optometrist, award-winning author and international speaker, holds powerful and inspiring conversations with her guests in the areas of health, wellness, education, sports and psychology. They share their inspirational stories of healing and transformation through their vision expansion. Vision Beyond Sight Podcast will help you see with clarity, gain courage and confidence. Welcome to Vision Beyond Sight!
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