I am licensed in the state of California with 11 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with Stress, Anxiety, Trauma, Life Transitions & Grief. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Codependency, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Mood disorders , Self-love, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
CA LCSW 76969
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Lisa Rakusin. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Lisa has been through a lot of major issues in my life with me and I appreciate having her to confide in. She is very helpful, knowledgeable, respectful, and knows her stuff! I am living a healthier life by having scheduled calls with her on a routine. I am grateful for this connection. I could not ask for anything more! She's fantastic!
Written on May 30, 2023 after therapy with Lisa for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Lisa understands what my needs are and offers great suggestions, including different ways to re-frame the way I think about things. She has been a life-saver!
Written on Jul 05, 2022 after therapy with Lisa for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
The first thing I noticed about Lisa is that she sincerely cares. I have had a few therapists in the past that in my perception were just going through the motions of being a therapist. I never truly felt supported. The analogy that comes to mind when I think about Lisa is she hops on board your ship that is in rocky, troubled waters and she helps to guide you back to smoother path. She's provides the tools necessary to deal with the issues at hand. Lisa is interactive, honest, and a true professional. I'm am so relieved to have found her.
Written on Apr 17, 2022 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Lisa "gets it" and is an excellent therapist because she can zero in on the important issues that I need help navigating. She gives great tools to help deal with things that come up.
Written on Apr 12, 2022 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, grief, and coping with life changes
Lisa is extremely compassionate, empathetic, and experienced. She provides quality feedback and thoughtful exercises to engage certain parts of your mind to better become more positive and understanding of why we feel the way we do.
Written on Apr 12, 2022 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd