Dr. Lisa Rasheed, LICSW, LCSW

Dr. Lisa Rasheed helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, or life changes. She works with adults to improve daily functioning and rebuild confidence after loss, illness, or relationship strain. Her voice is direct but warm, and she focuses on practical steps that fit real life.

With 29 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker, Dr. Rasheed has worked in inpatient and outpatient settings, primary care, medical specialty units, and private practice. She has supported adults across the lifespan, including people managing aging concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness, depression, and dual diagnoses. Her background includes a Doctor of Social Work in Advanced Clinical Social Work and Supervision, a PhD in Educational Policy Studies, and a Master of Social Work focused on health and mental health.

In sessions she treats each person as the expert on their own life and helps them build on existing strengths. She commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking, mindfulness to calm intense emotions, and solution-focused methods to set clear, achievable goals. Motivational interviewing is used when people want to make changes but feel stuck.

Her approach aims for steady, manageable progress rather than quick fixes. She values an honest therapeutic relationship and mixes compassion with straightforward feedback and occasional humor. People who want clear tools for coping and realistic steps for change may find her style helpful.

To begin, she asks for a collaborative commitment to small shifts in behavior and thinking. That partnership guides treatment planning and helps people move toward a greater sense of control and satisfaction in daily life.

Approaches that guide online work

Client-centered work focuses on the person’s own goals and strengths, with the therapist listening and responding to what matters most to the client. This approach helps when someone needs support clarifying values and priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is often useful for anxiety, mood, and stress. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that can reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful moments.

Finding the best approach is a joint process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and daily routines, then try methods that fit the individual. Sessions can include brief skill practice, problem solving, and planning for small, doable changes so progress feels manageable and relevant.

The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current online options before booking. For many people, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work or caregiving schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Online work also supports practicing skills in everyday environments and keeping momentum between visits.