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Lisa Parise, LICSW, LCSW

Mindful trauma-informed clinical social worker
  • 15 years experience
  • Mindfulness and somatics
  • Licensed LICSW LCSW

About Lisa Parise

Lisa Parise is a licensed clinical social worker who brings a warm, grounded approach to supporting people through difficult life experiences. With 15 years of practice and a Master of Social Work from Fordham University earned in 2006, she holds both LICSW and LCSW credentials - LICSW meaning Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and LCSW meaning Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and is licensed to practice in Massachusetts and Virginia.

Her training spans several evidence-informed methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, as well as Motivational Interviewing. She has additional training in Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga and integrates somatic perspectives as a Registered Somatic Movement Therapist and Registered Yoga Teacher. Mindfulness and attention to the body’s signals are central to her work and inform how she supports healing.

Lisa has helped people coping with trauma-related symptoms, depression, anxiety, stress, and issues related to addiction, grief, relationships, identity, and caregiver strain. She emphasizes compassion, respect for each person’s inner strengths, and collaborative exploration of pathways toward greater resilience and well-being. She looks forward to partnering with individuals who are ready to engage in that work.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Drug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Lisa Parise have?

Lisa Parise has 15 years of experience.

Is Lisa Parise a licensed therapist?

Yes, she holds these credentials: LICSW, LCSW. License details: MA LICSW LICSW117563, VA LCSW 0904015176.

In which languages does Lisa Parise provide therapy?

Lisa Parise provides therapy in English.

Where is Lisa Parise located?

Lisa Parise is located in Virginia.

How can I work with Lisa Parise as my therapist?

You can work with Lisa Parise through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Lisa Parise work with international clients?

Lisa Parise does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Lisa Parise cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Lisa Parise



Lisa Parise draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust - this approach can help with intimacy-related concerns, attachment wounds, and relationship dynamics. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the person’s own goals and insights guide the work, supporting self-esteem, life transitions, and emotional healing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is employed to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical strategies for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Finding the right combination of methods is a collaborative process. Lisa works with each person to determine which approaches best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as therapy progresses to remain responsive to what helps most.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or mobility needs. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow clients to connect in ways that fit their schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care and access licensed professionals from different settings, while supporting ongoing progress between sessions.

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