Lisa's Office is located in Carrollwood, Tampa at:
13801 N Dale Mabry Hwy. Tampa, FL 33618
How Can I Help?
Anxiety, Depression & Feeling Down, Marriage and Couples Counseling, Career Counseling, Grief Counseling, Adjusting to Illness, Low Self-Esteem, Life Transitions, Chronic/Serious Illness, Relationship Issues, Coping Skills and more...
About Lisa, LCSW
Hi! I’m Lisa. I’m born and raised in Long Island, NY, however I have been living in Florida since 2015. I live in the Tampa Bay area with my husband and Goldendoodle, River. I’m a coffee lover who enjoys a good read for leisure and being outdoors at any chance I can. I love to connect with others through meaningful conversation and travel. Whether it’s exploring nearby unexplored gems or driving a little distance– I love to uncover new places to eat good food!
Why I became a counselor.
I’ve always truly felt counseling is what I was called to do. I enjoy working with others to help them through life’s peaks and valleys, however it wasn’t until a personal family experience that I realized just how much of an impact a social worker had on me directly that I knew it was what I wanted to do as my career. I remember my first social work class, my professor so caringly went around the room asking “why do you want to be a therapist?”. Most responses, including mine at the time was ‘to help others’. It wasn’t until the end of the class he shared an analogy that reframed my understanding of a therapist’s role in a therapeutic relationship. That analogy was that of a caterpillar transitioning to a butterfly. That even so lovingly, as therapists, if we help a caterpillar break out of their cocoon, even as they struggle, that it can prevent that caterpillar from developing its own wings, colors, and life. It was then, that I realized, the therapist’s role is to aid with guidance and support—to help others help themselves. To re-discover, identify their own strengths, and experience life with appreciation and joy.
Education, Experience, and Approach.
With over 10 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I provide both individual counseling and couples therapy in a supportive, collaborative, and practical space where clients can feel understood and empowered to move forward.
In my individual work, I specialize in supporting women navigating fertility challenges, recurrent pregnancy loss, pre/post natal anxiety and depression, and chronic illness—experiences that can feel isolating, overwhelming, and difficult to put into words. I also work with both men and women struggling with anxiety and depression, helping clients recognize and shift unhelpful thought patterns using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques that promote clarity, resilience, and emotional balance.
You might be wondering:
- Are you feeling isolated or misunderstood because of fertility struggles or pregnancy loss?
- Are anxious thoughts or self-doubt making it hard to feel like yourself again?
- Are you adjusting to the emotional weight of a chronic illness—for yourself or someone you love?
In couples counseling, I draw from Gottman-informed methods to help partners strengthen communication, rebuild connection, and navigate conflict more effectively. My goal is to help couples feel heard by each other again and develop tools they can continue using long after therapy ends.
You might be asking yourselves:
- Do you feel disconnected from your spouse or partner and unsure how to get back on the same page?
- Are communication patterns turning into repeated misunderstandings or conflict?
- Would you like practical tools to strengthen your relationship and feel more like a team again?
I also bring a strong background in oncology social work, supporting individuals, caregivers, and families coping with cancer diagnoses and other complex medical conditions. This experience continues to inform my compassionate approach when working with clients facing health-related stressors and life transitions.
Reaching out for support can be the hardest first step. I offer a free 15-minute consultation by phone or virtual appointment so we can briefly connect and see whether working together feels like a good fit!