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Lisa Valiente, LCSW
Illinois
LCSW - Anxiety and relationship concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills
- Motivation work
About Lisa
Lisa Valiente is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Illinois with seven years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Lisa works in English and focuses on concrete steps people can take when they feel stuck.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also draws from client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on the person's priorities. Other approaches in her toolkit include Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas when relevant.
In sessions she aims to break problems down into specific pieces. That can mean practicing new ways of reacting, testing small behavior changes between meetings, or identifying patterns that keep a problem going. Conversations are practical and grounded in what the person wants to accomplish next.
Lisa often addresses issues related to codependency, family of origin, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, self-love, social anxiety and phobia, and women's issues. She pairs these focus areas with goal-oriented work to make progress measurable.
People who choose her can expect a steady, structured approach that emphasizes skills and clear steps. She helps people set realistic targets and track changes over time. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's matching and scheduling process to arrange a first session.
How Lisa uses practical approaches in online sessions
Lisa combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered methods to make sessions focused and actionable. CBT helps people identify specific thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then try alternatives. Client-centered work keeps the agenda tied to what the person wants to address next.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when emotional regulation or distress tolerance is an issue. DBT skills offer step-by-step strategies for managing intense feelings, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing impulsive reactions.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the first few conversations. Lisa will work collaboratively to match methods to the client's goals, preferences, and the problems they bring. That can mean combining CBT homework with DBT skills practice or using motivational interviewing to build readiness for change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. The focus is on practical, structured work that fits everyday life rather than on any specific platform or technology.
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Additional focus areas
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include codependency, family of origin issues, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, self-love, social anxiety and women's issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. The work is practical and often includes small behavior changes between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with the listed concerns. That experience informs a skills-based and goal-oriented approach.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW, licensed in Illinois, and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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