Lisa Smith, LCSW — Therapist in Virginia

Hi there, I'm Lisa!

I offer a safe familiarity to open possibilities to life's issues. I am practical yet push a shared agenda to fray the stuck, transitional, or chronic issue. I work with PTSD, SUD, process addictions, end-of-life, dissociation, depression, and LGBTQIA+ to make it normal for you to be on your path.

My focus

I enjoy working with entrenched overthinkers and those finding wiggle room in the superpowers of ADHD. I welcome mature clients carrying a medicine bag of life's tools who need confidence to practice. I support clients ready to prioritize finding their authentic self.

My approach

I practice problem-solving, Cognitive Behavioral, Internal Family Systems, harm reduction, and psychedelic integration. I'll introduce key features in these paradigms until we find what resonates with you. We'll work for you to feel better from our first session.

My communication style

Being heard in a safe, nonjudgmental space gives you a stable platform for guided healing. My voice is warm and direct. I have 30 years of experience walking through our shadow selves. Selves, we can reconnect with love, humor, and grace.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was raised in a family where foibles, depression, and anxiety were sources of blame and shame. I discovered that being supported and making small steps keeps little things from lingering and growing. I'm especially encouraged by alternative therapies emerging and want to give access and information for individuals and couples to enjoy life.

My goals for you

Goals are easy to set because they represent what brought you to therapy. At the end of each session, we make a list of what the week will look like, working towards your goal.

Our first session

The first session is to get to know you and start a dialogue. It's the start of therapy, and there will be suggestions for you to try to feel better.

I identify as...

Non-binary, Gender fluid
Caucasian or White
Christian, Non-denominational, Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Motivational Interviewing

Behavioral Activation

Christian Counseling

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

LGBTQIA+

+ 1 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

GEHA or UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) from The University of Texas at Arlington.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Lisa Smith