- Depression
- Anxiety
- LGBT concerns
About Lisa
Lisa Bentivenga is a Florida LCSW - licensed clinical social worker with 17 years of experience. She works with teens and adults and lists stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and LGBT concerns among her primary areas. Lisa also notes experience with sexual issues, alternative sexual lifestyles, work or school difficulties, and relationship-related problems.
She takes a straightforward, conversational approach. Sessions are described as down-to-earth and easy to talk through. Lisa teaches practical skills clients can use between meetings. She aims to avoid judgment about diagnosis, relationship types, religion, ethnicity, gender, or sexuality.
Her background includes a range of clinical settings, which she says helps her address different kinds of problems. That variety informs how she assesses needs and chooses interventions. She works with people on mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and interpersonal struggles linked to family of origin and current relationships.
Lisa also lists additional focus areas such as adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, chronic pain and illness, codependency, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, and sexuality-related concerns. She supports people dealing with sexual assault and related trauma and with sexual dysfunction.
She describes herself as a “girl-next-door” therapist who is easy to talk to. New clients can expect practical teaching of new skills and straightforward conversation about life problems and questions of life purpose.
To begin, prospective clients follow the site steps to match and schedule a first session and complete a short questionnaire prior to meeting.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Lisa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood, trauma, and interpersonal problems. One common approach focuses on practical skills for managing anxiety and depression, teaching breathing, thought-challenging, and behavioral strategies that can be practiced between sessions. These techniques help with day-to-day symptoms and coping with stress.Another approach addresses trauma and post-traumatic stress by working on grounding, processing reactions, and building resilience. This work emphasizes small, manageable steps so clients can process difficult memories without becoming overwhelmed. These kinds of techniques are useful for people dealing with sexual assault, abuse, or other traumatic events.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick approaches that fit the person’s goals, needs, and preferences. That selection can change over time as progress is reviewed together.
Confirm the specific session formats and scheduling options before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be simpler when video is not practical. These practical choices help integrate therapy into everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and LGBT concerns. She also addresses sexual issues and relationship or work and school difficulties.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her style is conversational and practical. She focuses on teaching skills and talking through specific problems to help people make choices about next steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience working in a variety of settings. That background informs how she matches approaches to different client needs.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida LCSW, which stands for licensed clinical social worker, and her practice is located in Florida.
In which languages can I work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. The site notes that fees differ by location.
How do I get started with her?
Use the site button to see online therapy options, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.