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Entry 169105Virginia / United States

Lisa Brown

Lisa Brown, LCSW

Virginia 20 years in practice

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LCSW - trauma and mood concerns

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  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Mood disorders
  • Anxiety and stress

About Lisa

LCSW in Virginia with 20 years of clinical experience, Lisa Brown offers therapy for people coping with mood and stress-related concerns. She works with issues such as anxiety, depression, bipolar mood patterns, trauma and grief. Sessions also address relationship strain, parenting stress, career concerns, and the lasting effects of sexual assault and abuse.

Brown has provided care in outpatient settings, residential treatment programs, hospitals and schools. She also teaches graduate social work courses, most often on the impact of childhood trauma. That teaching work informs how she thinks about long-term effects and recovery from early harm.

Her practice includes treating post-traumatic stress and compassion fatigue in people who feel overwhelmed by ongoing demands. She helps people manage anger, build self-esteem, and cope with major life changes. The writing and classroom work mean she brings a practical, research-aware perspective to sessions.

Clients can expect focused conversation about current problems and concrete strategies to manage symptoms between appointments. Lisa draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and selects methods to match each person’s needs. The aim is to clarify priorities, reduce distressing symptoms, and improve day-to-day coping.

Scheduling is typically on weekdays during the day. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, pick the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions

Her work draws on well-studied therapeutic techniques that target trauma and mood symptoms. One approach focuses on trauma processing and managing post-traumatic stress; it teaches skills to reduce reactivity to distressing memories and to build steadier day-to-day functioning. Another approach targets mood disorders and anxiety through structured strategies for regulating emotion and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns, which can help with depression, bipolar symptoms, and persistent worry.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about symptoms, history and goals, then pick or adapt techniques that match those needs. This means methods can change over time as progress and priorities become clearer.

The biography does not specify which remote session formats are offered, so confirm the available formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday routine, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals, including Lisa, can use remote sessions to offer focused skill practice, symptom tracking, and regular therapeutic check-ins that fit into everyday life.

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Mood disordersPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuse

Experience

20+ years

Listed in

Virginia

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression and bipolar disorder. Additional focus areas include sexual assault, post-traumatic stress, grief, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue.

What style of therapy does she use?

Her work is built on evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She applies methods chosen to fit symptoms and goals rather than using a single fixed approach.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 20 years of experience providing therapy across outpatient practices, residential treatment, hospitals and schools. She also teaches graduate social work classes on childhood trauma.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Virginia. Her practice is based in Virginia.

Does she work in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries book sessions?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.

How are fees handled and how do I start?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

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