- Down-to-earth approach
- Evidence-based techniques
- Supports LGBTQ people
About Lisa
Lisa Bentivenga is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 17 years of experience. She presents a down-to-earth style that makes it easier for people to start conversations about hard things. Lisa works with teens and adults and has a long history of supporting people through anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and stress. She also has experience addressing sexual concerns and working with LGBTQ clients.
Lisa draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people learn practical skills. Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps that can be tried between appointments. She pays attention to relationship and interpersonal patterns that affect mood and behavior, and helps people find workable changes in daily life.
Her background includes work in a range of clinical settings, which informs a flexible approach to common problems like school or work difficulties, mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress. Lisa also supports people navigating adoption and foster care matters, aging-related issues, chronic illness or pain, and questions around sexuality and alternative relationship styles.
People often find her approachable and nonjudgmental. She emphasizes teaching skills and practical strategies rather than labels. Lisa aims to meet clients where they are and help them build routines and habits that reduce distress and improve functioning.
She practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
How evidence-based techniques work in online therapy
Lisa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people learn concrete skills and strategies. One common approach focuses on building coping skills for anxiety and depression through step-by-step practice and behavior changes. This kind of work helps when mood or worry gets in the way of daily routines and responsibilities.Another approach emphasizes processing traumatic experiences and their impact on current life. That work includes pacing, grounding exercises, and developing safer ways to manage strong emotions. These methods aim to reduce distressing symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist collaborates with each person to identify goals, tries methods that match those goals, and adjusts the plan based on what helps. Clients take an active role in deciding what to try and what feels most useful.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It may reduce travel time and allow sessions to be scheduled around work, school, or caregiving. If you want to confirm which session formats are available, check the session options before booking so you know how appointments are conducted.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
17+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and related issues such as sexual concerns and relationship problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is approachable and practical, focusing on teachable skills and small steps to address everyday problems.
How many years of experience does she have?
She brings 17 years of experience working across multiple clinical settings, which informs a flexible approach to different problems.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Florida.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the therapist's biography does not list specific session formats.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.