Lisa Bessette, LCSW

Lisa Bessette is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationships, and major life transitions. She supports clients managing grief, low self-esteem, and motivation concerns. Lisa aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can speak honestly about what they are feeling.

She focuses on practical steps that help people feel steadier day to day. In sessions she listens for what matters most and works with each person to set realistic goals. Conversations often center on clearer communication, setting boundaries, and rebuilding confidence after loss or big change.

Her background includes practice in both Virginia and Louisiana as a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW. That experience has included helping people address family of origin issues, divorce and separation, and concerns related to veterans and the armed forces.

Lisa emphasizes collaboration. She helps people identify small shifts that lead to clearer thinking and better coping. The tone in sessions is supportive and direct, aimed at helping clients take steps that fit their life.

People considering therapy are invited to take a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on availability. Lisa works in English and holds licensing in Virginia and Louisiana as an LCSW.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on learning skills and practicing them between sessions. Cognitive-behavioral approaches help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and test new ways of responding to stress and anxiety. These techniques are practical and work well when clients want tools to reduce worry and manage everyday problems.

Problem-solving and coping-focused methods emphasize clear steps for tackling life changes and grief. The work often involves setting small, achievable goals, trying new behaviors, and reviewing what helps. This approach suits people facing transitions, relationship strain, or motivation challenges.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss options, try techniques, and adapt plans based on your goals and preferences. Clients and the therapist work together to pick methods that fit the person’s needs and daily routine.

Many people find online therapy helps fit care into busy lives because sessions can be scheduled around work or family commitments. Confirm which session formats are offered before booking so you know whether sessions are by video, phone, or another option. Online work can make it easier to keep momentum and practice skills between meetings while fitting sessions into a normal day.