I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 1997 with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from York College, CUNY and a Masters Degree in Social Work from Adelphi University. My treatment specialties are anxiety and depression, bereavement and grief, advanced illness, adjustment disorders. I draw from multiple theories depending on the presenting problems, utilizing the Developmental Theory Perspective, the Family Life Cycle, the Psychodynamic Theory and the Psychosocial Development Theory. My practice model approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy to explore and develop client strengths into measurable goals. I have worked with diverse populations from different ethnic groups and socioeconomic statuses and have been credited with interfacing effectively with people of all backgrounds. I start where you are and help you to end up where you want to be.
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
NY LCSW 075349
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Lisa is amazing and I would not be able to get through this difficult point in my life without her.
Written on Mar 14, 2022 after therapy with Lisa for 11 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coaching
Great therapist, she really cares :)
Written on Jan 02, 2022 after therapy with Lisa for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Lisa is a Godsend. I'm grateful I was matched with her. She has helped me understand me in ways I never thought possible.
Written on Dec 13, 2021 after therapy with Lisa for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Lisa is a great listener and validates how I’m feeling while also giving me another perspective. She’s helped me more than I could’ve imagined!
Written on Oct 21, 2021 after therapy with Lisa for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Lisa is compassionate, understanding and empathetic. She takes big issues and breaks them down into smaller parts so that they’re less overwhelming, which makes them more manageable. Having a counselor like Lisa has been life changing and I owe so much to her.
Written on May 19, 2021 after therapy with Lisa for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Lisa was wonderful. She helped me through a confusing time when I was feeling less than passionate at work, she's an incredible listening and it felt like I was talking to a friend. She's easy to lean into when it comes to trust and confidence, highly recommend connecting with Lisa!
Written on Apr 07, 2021 after therapy with Lisa for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem