Profile / United States
Lisa Leibowitz, LCSW
Connecticut
LCSW - Stress and relationship issues
See online therapy options- CBT and DBT methods
- Parenting support
- Mindfulness skills
About Lisa
Lisa Leibowitz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Connecticut with ten years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, self-esteem, coping with life changes, relationships, grief, and depression. Lisa also addresses workplace and career questions, communication and commitment issues, and challenges common to young adults and midlife transitions.
Lisa uses straightforward, skills-based approaches in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of responding. She combines that with Dialectical Behavior Therapy strategies, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to build practical tools for daily life.
Sessions focus on concrete strategies: identifying thinking patterns, testing small behavior changes, and practicing emotional regulation skills. She helps parents develop supportive routines and communication techniques for family challenges. She also works on intimacy-related problems and relationship communication in one-on-one conversation.
Lisa’s style is interactive and centered on the client’s goals. She listens without judgment and offers coaching and skill practice between sessions when useful. Progress is tracked in clear, manageable steps rather than broad promises.
Her training includes a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Emory University and a Master of Social Work from Bryn Mawr School of Social Work. As a Connecticut LCSW, she brings a decade of experience working with individuals and adolescents in individual and group settings. To start, prospective clients complete a brief questionnaire and schedule an initial session to set priorities.
How Lisa applies structured approaches online
Lisa commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns in their thinking and try small changes in behavior. CBT is useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and practical problems like workplace stress. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy techniques that prioritize listening and following the client's goals, helping people set the focus and pace of sessions.Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are included when emotion regulation or relationship effectiveness is a priority. DBT-style skills offer concrete tools for handling intense emotions and improving communication in stressed relationships. Lisa will work with each person to decide which of these approaches fits their needs and goals, making adjustments as progress is tracked and priorities change. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed plan.
Session format details are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around busy days, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or reduce the time spent traveling. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements and what will help sessions fit into everyday life during the initial scheduling step.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on most?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship and family problems, grief, and career issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors through small, practical experiments.
What is her clinical background?
She has ten years of experience and holds a Master of Social Work from Bryn Mawr School of Social Work.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Connecticut Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CT LCSW) and practices in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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