Dr. Lisa Rasheed, LICSW, LCSW

Dr. Lisa Rasheed is a licensed clinical social worker who supports adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, and life transitions. She works with people who want clearer goals and more practical tools to feel steadier day to day. Dr. Rasheed aims to be a steady partner in treatment and focuses on practical steps people can take between sessions.

She brings 29 years of experience across inpatient, outpatient, primary care, and independent-practice settings. That background includes work with aging adults, caregivers, people managing chronic illness, and those coping with bereavement or major life changes. Her training 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 in health and mental health.

In session she blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral approaches and mindfulness. She also uses motivational interview techniques and solution-focused strategies to help people build skills and set attainable goals. Dr. Rasheed emphasizes a collaborative relationship and uses a straightforward, compassionate style with occasional warmth and humor.

Typical work involves identifying small changes that add up, practicing new ways to manage stress, and addressing relationship or communication patterns that cause strain. She helps people improve sleep, manage mood, and cope with caregiving or career pressures.

Her approach is practical and goal-oriented while staying grounded in each person’s strengths. Prospective clients are invited to complete the initial intake steps to see if this is a good fit before scheduling ongoing sessions.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping the person lead the pace of change. Online sessions can provide the same space to talk, reflect, and set goals while the therapist follows the client's concerns.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) emphasizes noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. In remote sessions CBT often includes collaboratively created exercises, homework, and practical skills to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, or manage mood.

Mindfulness therapy introduces simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity. These techniques can be practiced during or between sessions to support stress management and emotional regulation.

Picking the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will work together with the client to try methods that match goals and preferences and will adjust techniques as needed. That collaboration helps tailor the pace and focus of online care.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow focused check-ins during a work break or between other commitments. Many people find it simpler to keep momentum on skill practice when sessions fit their routine.