Lisa Parise , LICSW, LCSW

Lisa Parise offers a compassionate, grounded approach for people navigating difficult life experiences and seeking support. She holds a Master of Social Work from Fordham University, awarded in 2006, and is licensed to practice clinical social work in Massachusetts and Virginia. Lisa integrates training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy with Motivational Interviewing and Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) to address a range of concerns.

In addition to her clinical social work training, she is a Registered Somatic Movement Therapist and a Registered Yoga Teacher, and she emphasizes mindfulness and attention to the body's signals as part of the healing process. She has supported individuals coping with trauma-related symptoms, depression, anxiety, stress, and challenges related to grief, relationships, addiction, and life transitions.

Lisa approaches therapy with empathy and a belief in each person’s capacity for insight and growth. Her practice blends evidence-informed techniques with somatic and mindfulness-based sensibilities to tailor care to individual needs. She looks forward to working with people who seek a thoughtful, integrative path toward healing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Lisa Parise

Lisa Parise draws from mindfulness therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and attachment-based approaches to guide online work. Mindfulness therapy cultivates present-moment awareness and gentle attention to bodily experience, which can help with stress, anxiety, and trauma-related symptoms. CBT focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and to build practical coping skills. Attachment-based therapy explores patterns in relationships and early bonds to help address issues like intimacy concerns, abandonment fears, and relational stress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Lisa works together with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, then tailors techniques and pacing so the work fits the individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy offers flexibility and access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and receive consistent therapeutic support from a distance.