Lisa Rosario
Experienced LCSW blending practical strategies and empathy
LCSW New York
- Experience
- 25 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English, Spanish
About Lisa
Lisa Rosario is a New York Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of practice experience who brings deep clinical knowledge and a warm, person-focused style to her work.
Background and approach
She trained at New York University and began her professional path after earning a bachelor’s degree from Antioch University; for many years she has balanced clinical work with teaching as an adjunct professor at Hunter College Silberman School of Social Work.
Bilingual in English and Spanish, she draws on a broad career that has included outpatient and community settings and a wide range of presenting concerns.
Her approach blends practical strategies with empathic listening, using evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and client-centered techniques to help people clarify goals and respond differently to difficult emotions and life challenges.
Clients can expect an initial exploration of history, current stresses, relationships, strengths, and priorities, followed by a collaborative plan that targets the most pressing issues. Lisa is experienced addressing anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, ADHD-related symptoms, caregiver strain, body image and eating concerns, career and life transitions, and many other challenges.
Therapy is shaped around each person’s unique needs and preferences, and Lisa invites questions about how sessions will work and which methods might be most helpful.
Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and then practice concrete skills to change how they react to stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes personal values and learning to make space for difficult emotions while taking committed steps toward a meaningful life, which can be useful for grief, chronic health concerns, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client’s own experience and strengths, offering a supportive environment where exploration and self-directed growth guide the therapeutic work.
Finding the right approach is part of the process; the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and preferences. That process often begins by reviewing history, current concerns, relationships, and priorities, then testing strategies and adjusting the plan together as progress unfolds.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility for scheduling and access. These options allow clients to engage from different locations, maintain continuity during life transitions, and choose formats that match their communication style and daily routines.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English, Spanish