- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family of origin
About Lisa
Lisa Bessette is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia and Louisiana with 15 years of experience. She helps people managing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem, and major life changes. Her work also addresses communication problems, divorce and separation, family of origin issues, and veteran and armed forces matters.
She keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what matters now. Lisa listens to how current problems link to past family roles and patterns. She helps clients notice repeated reactions and try different ways of responding in daily life.
In sessions she uses practical conversation and exercises to build coping skills. That may include planning small changes, practicing clearer communication, and learning ways to manage worry or loss. She explains options plainly and checks in about what feels useful for each person.
Clients can expect collaborative goal-setting. Lisa asks about immediate concerns, daily routines, and what has helped or not helped before. She tracks progress in concrete ways and adjusts the plan as needed.
Her background includes work across clinical settings over a 15-year career. The license as an LCSW is listed for Virginia and Louisiana. She offers sessions in English and does not accept international clients at this time.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Lisa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear problem solving and skills practice. One common approach is skill-based work that teaches concrete strategies for managing anxiety and stress, such as breathing, grounding, and behavioral planning. These skills are practiced in session and adapted for daily routines.An additional approach looks at relationship patterns and communication. This involves identifying repeated roles learned in one’s family of origin and trying new ways to speak and set boundaries. It can help with repeated conflicts and improving clarity when talking with others.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lisa collaborates with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. She reviews what has helped before and adjusts techniques as progress is tracked.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow check-ins without travel, and accommodate shorter or longer appointments when needed. Licensed professionals can use these formats to focus on coping skills, communication practice, and planning next steps.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, divorce and separation, family of origin issues, and veteran and armed forces matters.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses straightforward, practical conversation and exercises to build coping skills. Sessions emphasize noticing patterns from the past and trying different responses in day-to-day life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional work experience across clinical settings. That experience informs how she supports people with common life stresses and transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia and Louisiana and practices from Virginia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing details will be provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and initial scheduling process.
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