Lisa Parise , LICSW, LCSW

Lisa Parise is a licensed clinical social worker based in Virginia who brings a measured blend of clinical training and body-based practices to her work. She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and earned a Master of Social Work from Fordham University in 2006. With training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy as well as Motivational Interviewing, she integrates practical skills with deeper exploration to help clients manage symptoms and build coping strategies.

In addition to psychotherapeutic training, she has specialized training in Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) and is a Registered Somatic Movement Therapist and Registered Yoga Teacher. That background informs a mindfulness-oriented approach that values the body’s contributions to healing and recognizes how movement and breath can support emotional regulation. She has supported people experiencing trauma-related symptoms, depression, anxiety, stress, and challenges related to addiction and relationships.

Known for a compassionate, strengths-based stance, she emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person’s insight and resilience. Her work blends evidence-based therapies and somatic practices to address relational patterns, emotional regulation, and life transitions, aiming to help clients discover practical tools and sustainable change.

Therapeutic approaches for effective online care

Lisa Parise integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online practice. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in close relationships and helps people understand how early bonds influence current connections and emotional responses - it can be useful for issues like intimacy concerns, abandonment fears, and relationship struggles. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s own goals and perspective, offering an empathic, nonjudgmental space where individuals are supported to find their own solutions and build self-trust.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress while teaching practical coping skills. Finding the best fit is part of the therapeutic process - she works collaboratively with each person to tailor approaches based on needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with her is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules, geographic limits, or mobility concerns. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent, goal-focused support while making it easier for people to access care from their own environments.