PuttingFamilyFirst

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Online therapist

Lisa DeLuca

Compassionate guidance for family life

Credentials
LCSW-R
Experience
10 years
Licensed in
New York
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Lisa

Lisa DeLuca is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York. She brings ten years of clinical experience to conversations about stress, anxiety, parenting, depression, relationships, and family concerns. Lisa uses a practical, down-to-earth style so parents can talk through what feels overwhelming.

She aims to help people find clearer choices and move forward one step at a time. Her work emphasizes strengths that already exist in each person and family.

Background and approach

Lisa helps clients name goals like better communication, improved self-esteem, or clearer life direction. Sessions often focus on problem-solving and real-life strategies that families can try between meetings. Lisa trained at SUNY Stony Brook where she earned a Master’s in Social Work, and completed a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology at Fordham University.

She also pursued post-graduate training in Bowen's Family Systems Therapy. Her LCSW-R credential reflects clinical social work licensing in New York. Parents looking for support around teen issues, caregiver stress, grief, or relationship tensions may find her approach accessible.

She offers guidance for handling career pressures, bipolar-related concerns, and the challenges that come with aging family members. Lisa keeps explanations straightforward so busy families can use what they learn right away. Sessions mix listening with practical tools.

The goal is clearer thinking, less isolation, and more effective life and relationship choices. Lisa aims to help clients leave sessions with an idea they can act on before the next meeting.

How evidence-based approaches work online

Many clients benefit from clear, evidence-based techniques that focus on specific problems and skills. Bowen family systems ideas look at how family patterns shape reactions and communication, helping people identify repeated dynamics and try different responses. Mindfulness and stress-management strategies teach simple breathing and grounding skills to reduce anxiety and improve focus in the moment.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and decide together what fits a person or family's goals and preferences. That collaborative process can include trying an approach for a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps most.

Online sessions offer flexible ways to get support. Video calls let families see and hear each other while talking through interactions. Phone sessions work well when video is not possible. Live chat and text-based messaging provide shorter, timely check-ins or written prompts to try between meetings. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy family schedules and to keep progress moving forward.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lisa address?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting, self esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, career concerns, and bipolar-related challenges.
What is her general therapy style?
Lisa uses a straightforward, strengths-based approach that mixes listening with practical steps families can take between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience in clinical practice supporting people with a range of family and personal concerns.
What credentials and region should I know about?
She is an LCSW-R licensed in New York, listed as NY LCSW-R 082470, and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; 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 schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English

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