- Depression and anxiety
- Sexuality and kink
- Family of origin
About Lisa
Lisa Bentivenga is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 17 years of experience. She works with adults and teens on common concerns such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, grief, and stress. Lisa also supports people from the LGBT community and addresses sexual concerns, including issues related to alternative sexual lifestyles.
She has worked in a variety of clinical settings, which gives her familiarity with many different life situations and problems. In sessions she talks through work and school difficulties and everyday relationship struggles. Lisa uses straightforward, practical approaches to teach skills clients can use between appointments.
Clients describe her style as approachable and down-to-earth. She does not judge people for their relationship types, religion, ethnicity, gender, or sexuality. Lisa emphasizes learning tools to manage mood, reduce anxiety, and handle conflict more effectively.
She sees both teens and adults and draws on methods grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma, mood disorders, and sexual health concerns. She can also help with issues linked to adoption and foster care, aging, chronic illness, codependency, and family of origin issues.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow a straightforward process for getting started. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule a first session to outline goals and plan next steps.
Evidence-based approaches and how online sessions work
Lisa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear goals and practical skills. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and building new coping strategies to reduce anxiety and low mood. This method helps people recognize and change thoughts that get in the way of daily functioning.Another approach centers on processing the impact of stressful or traumatic events in ways that reduce symptoms and improve daily life. It uses gradual, structured steps to make difficult memories and reactions easier to manage. These approaches are often helpful for people dealing with post-traumatic stress, grief, or chronic stress.
Finding the right method is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit best based on goals, preferences, and the issues at hand. That choice can be adjusted as progress is reviewed in sessions.
Confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific delivery options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing sessions during breaks, or offering a shorter check-in when needed. Ask about formats and scheduling when completing the matching questionnaire so practical arrangements match personal needs.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address?
She works with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, grief, stress, and relationship difficulties. The profile also highlights work with sexual concerns and LGBT clients.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and focuses on teaching skills clients can use between sessions. The approach is described as approachable and straightforward.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 17 years of experience working in a range of clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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