Lisa Leibowitz, LCSW

Lisa Leibowitz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Connecticut who brings a decade of clinical experience to her work with adults, adolescents, and families. She holds a bachelor of arts in psychology from Emory University and a master of social work from Bryn Mawr School of Social Work, and she draws on that training to offer individual counseling, parent guidance, family therapy, and group work. The LCSW credential reflects advanced clinical training in social work and the ability to provide psychotherapy in clinical settings.

Her practice focuses on a broad range of concerns including stress and anxiety, depression, parenting and family problems, self-esteem and intimacy-related issues, grief, career and workplace difficulties, and challenges tied to life transitions such as midlife shifts or young adult transitions. She also addresses commitment issues, communication problems, women’s issues, and the emotional strains that can accompany caregiving and aging relatives. Lisa approaches each person with empathy, nonjudgmental listening, and practical coaching aimed at reducing burnout and restoring balance.

Using a warm, client-centered stance, she integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness techniques to help clients develop coping skills, improve interpersonal effectiveness, and build strategies for everyday stress management. Lisa emphasizes collaboration - taking the client’s lead to set goals and tailoring sessions to what feels most useful - whether that means cultivating self-care, strengthening parenting strategies, or finding new sources of social and emotional fulfillment. She welcomes the opportunity to meet and support individuals navigating difficult emotions and life changes.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Lisa blends several practical approaches to support clients online. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to build concrete coping strategies. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - skills that help when strong emotions or relationship conflicts feel overwhelming. Mindfulness techniques teach present-moment awareness and gentle self-observation, which can ease stress and improve emotional resilience.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lisa works collaboratively to determine what fits each client’s needs, goals, and preferences. She listens to the individual’s concerns, explains options in plain language, and adjusts the blend of techniques so that sessions feel relevant and supportive.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to connect from home, work, or other convenient locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy schedules, and receive timely support during life transitions or periods of increased stress.