Dr. Lisa Carmack began her academic studies at the New School for Social Research in New York, New York, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Philosophy in 1992. She then relocated to California to pursue advanced clinical training at the California Graduate Institute in Los Angeles. There, she earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology in 1995 and culminated her academic training with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Clinical Psychology in 1998.

In June 2004, Dr. Carmack established her independent private practice in Los Angeles, California, as an Outpatient Clinical Psychologist. In this capacity, she provides comprehensive psychotherapeutic mental health services to individuals, couples, and families. She conducts diagnostic evaluations and develops targeted treatment plans to assist clients with life transitions, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, body image, and sexuality. She also works extensively with families, fostering empathy and effective conflict resolution by building open communication regarding conflicting feelings.

Concurrent with her private practice, Dr. Carmack served as the Director of the Doctoral Internship Program at the Los Angeles Child Guidance Clinic from April 2010 to July 2014. In this academic leadership role, she provided both individual and group clinical supervision for ACSW and MFT clinicians, emphasizing culturally competent, family-centered services and ethical practice. She trained doctoral interns in crisis intervention, risk assessment, and community outreach while ensuring full program adherence to California Psychological Internship Council (CAPIC) standards.

Continuing her private practice to the present day, Dr. Carmack has built a career spanning more than 20 years in outpatient clinical practice and academic supervision. As a licensed clinical psychologist, she utilizes advanced psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to address complex behavioral health issues and trauma responses. Leveraging her strong analytical skills, objectivity, and precise clinical documentation, she frequently delivers expert opinions, psychological assessments, and recommendations for complex medicolegal cases.