- Warm client-centered care
- Practical skills and tools
- Support for parents
About Lisa
Lisa Leibowitz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Connecticut. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, parenting strain, relationship worries, career concerns, and the emotional fallout from life changes. Her style is warm and interactive, and she aims to listen without judgment while working with each person to set practical goals.
Lisa has a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Emory University and a Master of Social Work from Bryn Mawr School of Social Work. She has about 10 years of experience providing individual counseling with adults and adolescents, parent guidance, family work, and group facilitation. She brings straightforward tools from cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior approaches alongside mindfulness practices.
In sessions she focuses on building coping skills for stress and depression, improving communication, and addressing intimacy and family concerns. She also supports people dealing with grief, midlife shifts, workplace stress, and young adult challenges. Parents can expect help with strategies to support their children as well as managing their own balance.
Her counseling approach centers on taking the client’s lead. She mixes practical skill-building with reflective conversation and motivational coaching. Clients work on specific techniques for managing difficult emotions, improving problem-solving, and strengthening relationships.
Lisa emphasizes collaboration and realistic goals. She encourages small, manageable steps that fit into everyday life. People who want concrete tools plus compassionate listening may find her approach helpful.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy puts the client’s needs and goals first. The therapist follows your lead, listens closely, and helps shape sessions around what matters most to you. This approach is useful when you want a supportive space to figure out priorities and next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on specific skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Sessions often include short exercises, homework, and clear techniques to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and improve workplace functioning.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, adds skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It teaches practical strategies for distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and clearer communication in relationships and at work.
Deciding on an approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss what feels most useful and try methods that fit your needs and goals. Plans are adjusted as you make progress so the work stays practical and relevant.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a work break, or scheduling without travel time. These practical benefits help people keep steady progress while balancing family, job, and other responsibilities.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lisa commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship and family problems, grief, career issues, and midlife or young adult transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and interactive, combining empathic listening with practical coaching and skills practice drawn from CBT and DBT.
What is her professional background?
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Emory University and a Master of Social Work from Bryn Mawr School of Social Work, with about 10 years of clinical experience.
Where is Lisa licensed and based?
She is a CT LCSW licensed in Connecticut and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Lisa?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.