Clarissa Lane, LCSW - Therapist in Virginia

About Clarissa

Clarissa Lane is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Virginia. She brings eight years of clinical experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and struggles with motivation and addictions. Clarissa centers each session on the person in front of her and believes people know their own stories best.

She acknowledges that starting therapy takes courage and welcomes that first step. In sessions she uses straightforward, practical methods.

Background and approach

She draws from client-centered therapy to follow what matters most to each person. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. For trauma, she may include eye movement desensitization and reprocessing to address distressing memories.

Clarissa pairs those methods with dialectical behavior therapy skills and mindfulness practices. That combination can help with intense emotions, relationship tensions, and building daily coping skills. She works to teach tools that people can use between sessions.

Her practice covers a wide range of concerns related to family and parenting, relationships, and life transitions. She also addresses grief, end-of-life matters, and issues that can accompany aging. Clarissa aims to create a steady, collaborative space for people to sort through what matters most.

Sessions are offered in English and provided through video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. She holds Virginia LCSW 0904016578 and structures sessions to match each person’s needs and pace.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following what the client says matters most. Online sessions allow Clarissa to offer that same patient, nonjudgmental attention through video, phone, chat, or text. This approach helps people feel heard and decide on goals that fit their life.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, teaches practical ways to change thoughts and habits that contribute to anxiety, depression, or coping problems. In online sessions she can coach clients through exercises, introduce behavioral experiments, and review homework that builds new routines.

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, EMDR, is used to address distressing memories and trauma symptoms. When EMDR techniques are part of the plan, Clarissa adapts the work to a remote setting and moves at a pace that feels manageable for the client.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and recommend methods that fit. Decisions about which techniques to use are collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and for people who prefer remote care. Video calls provide face-to-face interaction, phone sessions reduce screen time, and live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for brief check-ins or skill practice. These options make it easier to use therapy consistently while fitting into daily life.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Clarissa work with?

She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, anger, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include aging and geriatric issues, body image, codependency, and hospice and end-of-life counseling.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Clarissa uses a plainspoken, collaborative approach that follows the client’s priorities. She blends client-centered listening with practical skills training from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and EMDR when appropriate.

How long has she been practicing?

She has eight years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That experience includes helping people manage trauma, grief, and ongoing stress.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

Clarissa holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Virginia with license number VA LCSW 0904016578.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She meets with clients through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

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Experience: 8 years
Licensed: Virginia
Languages: English

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