- Family of origin issues
- CBT and DBT methods
- Codependency support
About Lisa
Lisa Valiente is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Lisa also focuses on codependency and family of origin issues when those patterns keep showing up in adult life.
Her sessions use straightforward conversation to identify what keeps people stuck. She listens for recurring family roles, expectations, and communication patterns. From there she helps clients try different ways of responding, set boundaries, and practice new habits that fit their current life.
Lisa draws on several approaches to shape the work. She uses client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the person in the room. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to notice unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are offered when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are needed.
She also brings psychodynamic ideas about how early family experiences can influence current relationships and motivation-focused techniques to spark change. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with practical tools to try between meetings. The therapist and client set priorities together and review progress over time.
Lisa practices in Illinois and conducts work in English. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session scheduled so treatment goals and next steps can be discussed.
How therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's priorities and experience. The therapist listens closely and follows what the client brings up, helping them clarify goals and decide what to work on next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets specific thoughts and behaviors that contribute to stress or anxiety. It uses simple, structured exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for regulating intense emotions and tolerating distress, with practical tools that can be practiced between sessions.Figuring out which method or mix of methods fits best is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try approaches that match those goals, and adjust plans based on what helps most. This is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that remote sessions let them practice skills in daily life sooner, and they can combine focused skill work with deeper reflection across appointments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focuses include codependency, family of origin issues, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, self-love, social anxiety, and women's issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a conversational, client-centered style that follows what matters to the person. Sessions blend practical skills with reflection on past patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That background informs how she supports people with recurring family patterns and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in Illinois and provides services based in that state.
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 cost look like?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the scheduling process.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss goals and next steps.
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