Lisa Kennedy, LCSW

Lisa Kennedy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 19 years of clinical experience. The LCSW credential indicates advanced clinical training in social work and licensed practice in mental health care. Over nearly two decades she has worked in a variety of community service settings, including geropsych, hospice, inpatient psychiatric care, and currently with domestic violence survivors and their alleged offenders - adults and children through the military. She is also trained as a Forensic Child Interviewer, which supports her work with children and families affected by trauma.

Kennedy brings strong familiarity with personality disorders and mood disorders and addresses concerns related to aging as well as marital and couple issues. She identifies as a behavioral therapist and uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as her primary therapeutic approach, while integrating mindfulness techniques, Solutions Focused Therapy, and strength-based methods to fit each person’s needs.

Working full time in private practice, she maintains consistent communication and responds to every person who messages her five days a week. Her practice focuses on a broad range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem, career matters, depression, and coping with life changes.

Kennedy approaches therapy with dedication and a practical orientation, and she looks forward to supporting individuals through positive change and the development of effective coping strategies.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Lisa Kennedy commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is frequently applied for anxiety, depression, stress, and for addressing patterns that interfere with daily functioning. Mindfulness Therapy is also part of her approach and focuses on present-moment awareness and simple practices that support emotion regulation and reduce reactivity, which can aid in managing stress and traumatic memories. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person’s own goals and experiences, offering a collaborative, respectful space to explore relationship, family, and life transition concerns.

Choosing the right method is part of the therapeutic process. Kennedy works collaboratively with each person to determine which approach or combination of approaches best aligns with their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to access care from different settings. These formats allow licensed professionals to offer consistent support and help maintain continuity of care while adapting to clients' changing schedules and life circumstances.