- Bilingual English Spanish
- 25 years experience
- Focus on resilience
About Lisa
Lisa Rosario is a New York Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience. She is bilingual in English and Spanish and brings a longtime commitment to helping people navigate hard moments. She welcomes questions and aims to make the first steps toward therapy easier to take.
Rosario grew up in New York as a first-generation Puerto Rican Latinx and trained at Antioch University for her bachelor's and at New York University for her graduate degree. She has taught as an adjunct professor at Hunter College Silberman School of Social Work for nine years and is beginning doctoral candidacy work. These roles keep her connected to current practice and scholarship.
Across a long career she has worked with people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy struggles, and stress from caregiving or chronic illness. She also addresses concerns such as ADHD symptoms, body image, eating-related concerns, codependency, and the emotional effects of adoption and foster care. Coping with natural or human-caused disaster is listed among the issues she helps people with.
Her approach blends several evidence-based methods. She asks questions about history, strengths, and goals, then together with the person develops a treatment plan. Sessions focus on clear steps to manage symptoms, improve communication, and rebuild daily routines when life feels disrupted.
Lisa aims for a straightforward, respectful working relationship. She encourages prospective clients to ask questions about the process so they can judge fit and decide on next steps that meet their practical needs.
Approaches that guide online work and practical coping
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without fighting them, then choose actions that match their values. It can help when anxiety or grief make it hard to get back to normal routines. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to reduce symptoms like persistent worry or low mood. It is useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and many everyday problems. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, understanding relationship so the person feels heard and can explore goals at their own pace.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lisa will talk with each person about what feels most helpful and tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and may combine elements from different approaches to fit the situation.
Confirm the session options before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow a shorter check-in when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let someone choose a quieter setting or use a phone call when lower bandwidth or not being on camera is preferable. These practical benefits help people maintain continuity of care while working toward their goals.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family concerns, eating and body image struggles, ADHD symptoms, and coping with life changes including natural or human-caused disasters.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She asks about history, strengths, and goals, then works with the person to create a clear treatment plan with practical steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working in a variety of settings and with many presenting concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that region.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking; the profile does not list specific formats here so checking available formats is recommended when you schedule.
How does payment and getting started work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.