- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Connecticut
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Parenting issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Lisa
Lisa Leibowitz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Connecticut who helps parents and adults manage stress and life transitions. She focuses on practical steps parents can use at home while also addressing worry, low mood, and relationship strain. She has ten years of clinical experience and draws on straightforward talking, coaching, and skill-building in sessions.
Lisa trained in social work at Bryn Mawr and studied psychology at Emory University, and she blends that background with a calm, collaborative style.
Background and approach
In sessions she uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach coping skills. Mindfulness exercises and client-centered conversation help people notice patterns, reduce reactivity, and practice small changes that add up over time. Parents often come looking for help with behavior management, communication with teens and young adults, and balancing work and family demands.
Lisa also supports people facing grief, career crossroads, midlife challenges, and problems with self-esteem or intimacy. Her approach is practical and paced to the person. She offers coaching on specific skills like emotion regulation and clear communication, and she helps people create routines that reduce overwhelm.
Lisa works in English and provides phone, video, chat, and text-based sessions to fit different schedules.
What Lisa works with
Everything Lisa lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Lisa helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Family problems
- Midlife crisis
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Lisa lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online care
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and following the person's lead to set goals and choose what to work on, which can be delivered through conversation and coaching over video or phone. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors, with concrete exercises and homework that are easy to assign and review in online sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches specific skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be practiced and reinforced between meetings using text or chat tools.Finding the right approach often happens together. The therapist will ask about your goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. That collaborative process means clients help decide whether a skills-based focus, mindfulness practice, or a mix of methods fits best.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits for busy parents and adults. Video calls recreate a face-to-face conversation when face time matters, while phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be easier during a short break. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick check-ins, coaching in the moment, or keeping momentum between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and school schedules while continuing skill practice between appointments.
Questions people ask about Lisa
What concerns does Lisa commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, self-esteem, coping with life changes, relationship and family problems, grief, intimacy issues, career concerns, and depression.
What is her general therapy style like?
Sessions are collaborative and client-centered, focusing on coaching, practical skills, and mindful awareness to help people manage emotions and solve problems.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
She has ten years of experience working with adults and adolescents across individual, parent guidance, family, and group settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - practicing in Connecticut.
Which languages are used in sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Lisa?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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