- Warm partnership
- Practical tools
- Adoption and foster care
About Lisa
Lisa Bradford is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 35 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and addiction. She works with individuals who are trying to cope with life changes, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy concerns, anger, self-esteem challenges, and career stress. Lisa also supports those facing mood disorders, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and concerns related to adoption and foster care.
Her approach is warm and nonjudgmental. She builds a partnership with each person and focuses on practical steps toward recovery and hope. Sessions are guided by the client’s needs and move at a pace that feels manageable.
Lisa draws from client-centered methods to create a safe, respectful space where people can talk through what matters most to them. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Mindfulness techniques are offered to improve moment-to-moment coping and stress regulation.
She also uses motivational interviewing to support readiness for change and solution-focused strategies to set short-term goals and measurable steps. Lisa works with people to develop individualized plans that fit their priorities and daily life.
Over her career she has supported people through mental health recovery, caregiver stress, and problem-solving around chronic conditions. Her style is straightforward and compassionate, with an emphasis on practical tools and steady progress.
Practical approaches for online therapy and goal work
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own goals and perspective. The therapist listens closely, reflects what’s important, and helps clients shape a plan that fits their life. This approach is useful when someone needs validation, guidance, and steady support as they make changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more helpful patterns. CBT is practical and skill-oriented, and it often helps with anxiety, depression, and managing mood symptoms.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve daily coping. It can help people tolerate distressing feelings and stay present during stressful moments.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences. That planning can change over time as progress is made and new priorities appear.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. This listing does not assume specific formats. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter or more frequent check-ins, and offer options when travel or time is limited. A conversation about scheduling and how sessions will work comes early in the process so arrangements match everyday life.
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Experience
35+ years
Credentials
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Lisa help address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar and other mood disorders, ADHD, and adoption and foster care related matters.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, nurturing, and nonjudgmental. She partners with clients to set goals and uses practical techniques to support change.
How much experience does she have?
Lisa has 35 years of direct care experience working with individuals, families, and groups in clinical settings.
What credentials and region does she practice in?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - practicing in Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.