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Lisa Rosario

Lisa Rosario, LCSW

LCSW - Stress, trauma, relationships

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Profile details for Lisa Rosario
CredentialsLCSW
LicenseLCSW, New York / 070226
NPI1306034939
Experience25 years in practice
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
LocationNew York

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  • ACT and CBT
  • Emotionally-Focused work
  • Spanish language

About Lisa

Lisa Rosario, LCSW, holds a New York LCSW and has 25 years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and trauma concerns and uses approaches she lists such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. She is bilingual in English and Spanish and practices in New York.

Lisa speaks plainly with clients about what brought them to therapy. She begins by asking about current concerns, symptoms, and background. She then reviews relationships, strengths, and goals before outlining next steps. Sessions move toward an agreed treatment plan that prioritizes the client’s most pressing problems.

Rosario describes a collaborative process. She gathers history and details, then discusses methods that may help. She and the client decide together which approaches to use and which goals to pursue.

Her experience includes long-term work in clinics and teaching at the university level. That background informs how she frames interventions and questions during intake and later sessions. She also notes experience addressing issues linked to trauma, grief, and chronic health concerns.

Clients can expect clear, direct conversation about symptoms and practical next steps. The focus is on identifying stressors, improving how daily life works, and developing skills to manage emotions and relationships. She will also talk about options for how to structure sessions and what to expect in the early phase of care.

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How therapeutic approaches work for remote care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that align with what matters. It helps people who feel stuck by teaching ways to move forward despite difficult thoughts and feelings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. It uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking patterns and build coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. It can be useful when emotional regulation and interpersonal conflicts are a central concern.

Lisa will work collaboratively to find which approach or combination fits best. She asks about goals, daily challenges, and what methods the client prefers. Together they adjust strategies as needed rather than committing to one method from the start.

Confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not specify them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or medical schedules. They also allow shorter check-ins or sessions without video when that better suits the client. Licensed professionals can use these options to keep therapy practical and consistent with everyday life.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyHypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Listed in

New York

Languages

English, Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, LGBT concerns, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, parenting, anger, self esteem, career issues, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other topics.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses a collaborative, question-led intake to understand symptoms and history, then outlines a treatment plan using methods such as ACT, CBT, DBT, EFT, and client-centered work.

How much experience does she have?

She has 25 years of experience in clinical social work and related practice settings.

What credential does she hold and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices in New York.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?

Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.

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