Clarissa Lane, LCSW

Clarissa Lane is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia with eight years of professional experience. As an LCSW she is trained to provide psychotherapy and practical support, helping people navigate challenges such as stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Her work also addresses depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, anger, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.

She views each person as the expert of their own story and builds on existing strengths to support change. Clarissa approaches therapy with respect for individual resilience and a focus on practical steps that align with a client’s goals and values. She recognizes that beginning therapy requires courage and affirms clients for taking that first step toward feeling better and finding new ways to cope.

In addition to core specialties, Clarissa brings experience with aging and geriatric issues, body image and codependency concerns, communication and family problems, domestic violence, guilt and shame, hospice and end-of-life counseling, infidelity and relationship rupture, isolation and loneliness, life purpose and midlife transitions, and veteran and armed forces issues.

Approaches that guide online therapeutic care

Clarissa Lane integrates several therapeutic approaches to support clients in online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s priorities guide the work and the therapist offers empathy and support to foster self-directed growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, and everyday stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improved relationships, which can be especially helpful for strong emotions and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Clarissa collaborates with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences. She adjusts the plan over time so the work stays relevant and useful.

Online therapy with Clarissa is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access support from where the client already is.