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- Client-centered therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Lisa
Lisa Bradford, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), holds a Virginia license and has 35 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related mood and adjustment problems. Her practice emphasizes practical steps and collaborative planning to address current difficulties.
Bradford uses a client-centered approach in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods. Sessions typically revolve around identifying manageable goals, learning coping strategies, and taking small, concrete steps toward change.
She describes work with caregiver stress, adoption and foster care concerns, aging and geriatric issues, autism spectrum concerns, cancer-related counsel, hospice and end-of-life issues, and challenges tied to first responder and veteran experiences. Other areas noted include dissociation, domestic violence, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and life purpose struggles. The focus is on problem solving and recovery-oriented thinking.
Bradford outlines an approach that is direct but patient centered. She collaborates with each person to build a plan that reflects their preferences and goals. Techniques are applied with an emphasis on practical outcomes and on skills people can use between sessions.
Readers should expect straightforward sessions that aim to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Lisa Bradford frames change as incremental and works with people to set realistic steps toward recovery and better coping.
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Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions are used
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person’s own perspective. The therapist listens without judging and helps people set goals that matter to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior and testing small changes to reduce symptoms and improve coping. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve moment-to-moment awareness.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That plan can change over time based on what is helpful and what is practical for the client.
Session formats are not listed in the available biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving, or school commitments. They also allow for shorter check-ins when a quick adjustment is needed and can reduce travel time. Licensed professionals often adapt CBT and mindfulness practices to virtual sessions, using exercises and worksheets that clients can use between meetings.
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Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She addresses stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related mood disorders.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative. Sessions focus on goal setting, problem solving, and practical coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 35 years of experience in direct care and clinical work.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in Virginia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.