Lisa Rosario, LCSW

Lisa Rosario is a New York City Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who brings more than two decades of clinical practice to her work. As an LCSW she holds a professional license in clinical social work and has developed skills in psychotherapy, assessment, and treatment planning through years of direct practice in diverse settings. Born and raised in New York as a first-generation Puerto Rican Latinx, she is fully bilingual in English and Spanish and draws on bicultural awareness when supporting clients from varied backgrounds.

Her academic path includes a bachelor’s degree from Antioch University in Ohio and a graduate degree from New York University. In addition to clinical work, she shares her expertise as an Adjunct Professor at Hunter College Silberman School of Social Work, a role she has held for nine years, and she is beginning a doctoral candidacy. Those teaching and scholarly pursuits inform her clinical perspective and commitment to ongoing learning.

Throughout her career she has worked with individuals, couples, adolescents, and families on concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, pain management, symptoms related to ADHD, sexual and physical abuse, relationship and family issues, addictions, immigration-related stress, and other life challenges. Her approach to beginning therapy is collaborative and structured - she typically starts by asking questions to understand a client’s history, symptoms, strengths, relationships, and goals, then works with the client to develop a treatment plan that targets the most pressing concerns and practical next steps. If that collaborative process aligns with a client’s needs, she and the client can determine whether they are a good fit and plan subsequent sessions. She looks forward to meeting prospective clients and supporting them in their work toward meaningful change. Be well and take good care.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Lisa Rosario integrates evidence-informed methods to address a range of concerns while offering online therapy options that fit modern lives. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters most to them and build psychological flexibility through mindful acceptance and committed action - it is often useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and related difficulties by teaching practical skills and strategies. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist offers empathy and support while helping clients access their own strengths and values.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. She works collaboratively with clients to evaluate which methods best match their goals, preferences, and presenting concerns, and adapts the plan as therapy progresses. Licensed professionals and therapists generally combine techniques to meet each person’s needs.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for scheduling and lets clients engage from home or while traveling. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access sessions around work or family commitments, and try different communication styles to find what works best for each client.