- Years in practice
- 26
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New Jersey
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Lisbeth
Lisbeth Helsel is a licensed clinical social worker with 26 years of experience. She works with people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, or major life changes. Lisbeth aims to create a calm space where clients can speak honestly and set realistic goals.
Her approach focuses on practical steps and respectful listening. She uses client-centered methods to follow each person's lead and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and build new habits.
Background and approach
Mindfulness techniques are woven in to help people notice stress and respond differently. Lisbeth supports people dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue from caregiving or demanding work. She also addresses relationship strain, self-esteem, and issues tied to family of origin.
Additional focus areas include divorce and separation, drug and alcohol addiction, guilt and shame, and seasonal mood shifts. Sessions emphasize small, achievable changes. Lisbeth helps clients break problems into manageable steps and track progress over time.
She encourages self-compassion and practical problem solving rather than quick fixes. Based in New Jersey, Lisbeth offers conversations about career stress and parenting concerns as part of broader life challenges. She works in English and brings decades of experience to each person she meets.
What Lisbeth works with
Everything Lisbeth lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Lisbeth helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
Approaches Lisbeth lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- 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 guide online sessions
Lisbeth commonly blends client-centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support people online. Client-centered therapy means she follows the client’s pace, listens carefully, and helps clients set goals that matter to them. This approach is useful when someone needs a steady, understanding presence during stressful times.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. In online sessions she helps clients spot unhelpful thinking patterns and practice different responses. This works well for anxiety, depression, addictive behaviors, and for building new coping skills.
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences, try methods that fit, and adjust over time based on what is most helpful. The emphasis is on collaboration rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people work face to face when bandwidth allows. Phone sessions use less data and can be easier when hands-free time is needed. Live chat and text messaging can be a shorter check-in, a way to process between sessions, or a better fit for people who prefer typing. These options offer greater flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels.
Questions people ask about Lisbeth
What concerns does Lisbeth help with?
She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, trauma and related issues such as low self-esteem, relationship strain, and parenting concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm and practical. She listens without judgment, focuses on achievable goals, and blends client-centered listening with structured techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has 26 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.
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