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Lisa Watson, LCSW, LICSW

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Depression
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About me

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor in the states of Nebraska, Colorado and Iowa. My experience began while serving in the USAF, in California, providing care to service members and their families struggling with Post Traumatic Stress, Anxiety, Substance Abuse and difficulty adjusting to military life. As my experience has expanded since leaving service, I have had the opportunity to work with individuals living with Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Personality Disorders and Severe Depression.

My counseling style has always been flexible and tailored to the person I am working with while ensuring we are following a model of therapy that is researched and shown to be successful. I have extensive training and experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Informed Care and in working with the LGBTQ population. I prefer an approach that highlights your strengths and follows your lead. I have no experience working with children, however I do have an interest area of working with struggling parents. With 2 children of my own and education in early childhood development I would love to begin working to help others navigate the world of parenting.

Whether you are wanting to navigate an unexpected life event, get a handle on life long anxiety or process through events from your past that still effect you today, I believe I can help you and fully believe everyone can recover.

Professional experience

10yrs in practice

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, Control Issues, Jealousy, Mood Disorders, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Social Anxiety and Phobia

Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy

License information

HI LCSW LCSW-4487

FL LCSW SW18183

WA LICSW LW 60992547

CO LCSW CSW.09925885

Reviews

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Lisa is amazing, so kind and so helpful!

Written on Nov 26, 2022 after therapy with Lisa for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, anger management, and coping with life changes

Lisa has been incredible. I love that she is forthright and honest, without being judgmental or biased. She has helped me feel more confident and ready to engage in difficult conversations and situations.

Written on May 04, 2020 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes

Lisa is a very practical counselor who works with you on actionable, functional ways to improve your life today...not next week or next year. She has a very strong ability to get to know you quickly via text message. And I hear from her at least once a day. I feel very supported.

Written on Apr 22, 2020 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and compassion fatigue

She is so helpful. It feels like I’m messaging a friend, just one that has all the right things to say.

Written on May 29, 2019 after therapy with Lisa for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

She's my favorite counselor.

Written on May 24, 2019 after therapy with Lisa for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

I've only had a few sessions with Lisa so far but I truly appreciate her patience with me. She takes the time to listen and truly understand what's going on with me.

Written on Apr 09, 2019 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd