Lisa Gore, LCSW

Lisa Gore is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia with 10 years of professional experience supporting adults through a range of life challenges. She focuses on relationship and family concerns, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and confidence, intimacy-related issues, anger, career difficulties, and ADHD. Lisa blends respect, sensitivity, and compassion into each interaction and adapts conversations and treatment plans to reflect each person’s distinct circumstances and goals.

Clients working with Lisa can expect an individualized approach that honors their strengths while addressing practical obstacles to change. She emphasizes collaborative goal-setting and supports people through transitions, motivation challenges, and the emotional impacts of difficult experiences. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life can feel daunting, and Lisa aims to provide steady, nonjudgmental support as clients explore new perspectives and skills.

Lisa holds a Virginia LCSW license (VA LCSW 0904003629), and she offers services tailored to the needs of individuals seeking help with relationships, mental health symptoms, career concerns, and life adjustments. Her work is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a commitment to meeting each person where they are.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Lisa works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to common concerns like anxiety, stress, relationship strain, and life transitions. One approach focuses on structured skill-building to manage stress and anxiety - teaching practical strategies for emotional regulation, problem solving, and daily routines that support functioning and focus. Another approach is trauma-informed support that helps people process difficult experiences at a pace that feels manageable, addressing the emotional and relational impacts of trauma and abuse. A third emphasis is coaching-oriented work aimed at motivation, career challenges, and building self-esteem through goal setting and strengths-based planning.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Lisa works with each person to explore goals, preferences, and responses to different methods, adjusting the plan over time so the work fits the client’s needs and pace.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter check-ins are available by live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life changes, and receive timely support when challenges arise.