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Lisa Bradford, LCSW
Virginia
LCSW - Mood and stress concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-centered methods
- Mindfulness techniques
About Lisa
Lisa Bradford, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia with 35 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, coping with life changes, and addictions. Her work also addresses relationship and family concerns, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
Bradford uses practical, straightforward methods to help people notice patterns that keep problems going. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other approaches to break down thoughts and habits into manageable steps. Sessions involve clear goals and small experiments to try between meetings.
Her background includes long experience in direct care with individuals, groups, and families. That history informs her approach to mental health recovery and caregiver stress. She has worked with people facing serious mood and trauma-related conditions and supports problem solving for daily functioning.
In sessions she collaborates on an individual plan for change and care. Conversations are focused on what people want to achieve and on techniques they can practice. Practical tools and short-term plans are common parts of her work.
She encourages people who notice their current strategies are not working to consider a different path. The first step is a short matching questionnaire and an initial session to set goals. From there she and the client track progress and adjust the plan as needed.
How CBT and client-centered work translate to online sessions
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. It breaks problems into specific thoughts, feelings, and actions so people can try different responses and measure results. This is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client's perspective and goals. The therapist listens and helps the person shape their own plan for change. Mindfulness Therapy adds short awareness practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful moments.
Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Plans are adjusted over time based on how well techniques are working.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find remote sessions help maintain continuity of care while testing practical tools in everyday situations.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, and several mood-related concerns including bipolar disorder.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She helps clients set clear goals and tries straightforward techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and habits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 35 years of experience in direct care with individuals, groups, and families.
What is her professional credential and where is she based?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - based in Virginia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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