- Family of origin issues
- Anxiety and grief
- Attachment work
About Lisa
Lisa Rakusin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 11 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, life transitions, and trauma. Lisa also helps people wrestling with relationship strain, parenting concerns, addiction issues, and challenges around self-esteem and boundaries.
She approaches clients from a view that the person knows their own story best. Sessions focus on practical steps and on identifying strengths the client already has. Conversations are direct and clear, aimed at making day-to-day life more manageable.
Lisa draws on methods that emphasize emotional connection and present-day coping. She uses tools from attachment-based work to look at relationship patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to notice and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
For people dealing with intense memories or past events, she also offers approaches that address how those memories affect current functioning. Emotion-focused techniques are used when the goal is to name and process strong feelings in the therapy hour.
Clients can expect a collaborative tone where goals are set together. The therapist checks in about progress and adjusts plans as needed. If someone is unsure where to begin, Lisa helps narrow the first steps and prioritize what matters most in day-to-day life.
How Lisa uses therapy approaches in online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections. It helps people who notice repeating roles or closeness struggles in their relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing thinking and behavior patterns that keep stress and anxiety active. It works well for daily coping, mood shifts, and practical problem solving. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps name and work with strong feelings in the moment and can be useful when the goal is to repair or better understand emotional responses.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist discusses options with each person and together they decide which methods best match the client's needs, goals, and preferences. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps in real life.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, for example by reducing travel time or allowing a shorter check-in during a break. Some approaches lend themselves to focused skill practice between sessions, which can be convenient to do with recorded exercises or short tasks that fit into everyday routines.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, life transitions, trauma, relationship issues, parenting concerns, addiction, self-esteem, and related topics.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, client-centered approach that focuses on strengths and practical steps to change thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience as a clinician in California.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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