she/her
Lisa PedersenLCSW
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Aetna, Health Net/MHN, Blue Shield of California
Communication Style
Authentic, Calming, Exploratory, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Focus areas
Animal Loss, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, OCD, Panic, Phobias, Relationship Concerns, Self-Harm, Sleep, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues
Experienced with
Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Parents, Students
Years of Experience
27+
I provide a safe and supportive space for healing and growth and cannot wait to begin this work together.
License number
#17867
Therapy style
My approach is deeply rooted in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based techniques tailored to people struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship issues. You can know that for 25 years I've made sure that my clients feel seen, heard, and respected. I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to help you navigate life's challenges. Know that I'm hanging on every word you say. My many trainings allow me to "pull from my back pocket" strategies to help you get unstuck from patterns that are not allowing you to function optimally. So, if you're triggered, are having problems in your relationships with others, your career, past traumas, or simply know in your heart of hearts you want to make creative change in your life, I'm ready to meet you. More than that? You deserve this time. You deserve to the best version of you. I provide a safe and supportive space for healing and growth and cannot wait to begin this work together.
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Languages Spoken
English
Education
MSW - Social Work, Simmons University
Interests
Cuddling with furry friends, creating art and taking photos, spending time with family, and chasing sunsets