- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT concerns
- Sexuality issues
About Lisa
Lisa Bentivenga is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 17 years of clinical experience. She works with teens and adults and helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and issues related to sexuality and LGBT concerns.
She describes a straightforward, down-to-earth approach. Sessions focus on learning practical skills to manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. Conversations cover work or school difficulties, interpersonal problems, and coping after trauma or loss.
Lisa has worked in a range of settings over her career, which she says has prepared her to address many different problems. She also offers support around sexual concerns, including sexual dysfunction and questions related to alternative sexual lifestyles. She has a history of working with people who identify as LGBT.
In the room she aims to be easy to talk to and nonjudgmental. She treats clients of varied backgrounds without making assumptions about relationship types, religion, ethnicity, gender, or sexuality. The first sessions typically involve an assessment of current difficulties and a discussion about practical steps forward.
Clients can expect a skills-focused style that includes teaching new ways to handle stress and interpersonal strain. Lisa frames therapy as a collaborative process that sets clear goals and checks progress over time. To begin, readers are asked to use the site’s matching and scheduling tools to arrange an initial appointment.
How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on learning concrete skills and changing unhelpful patterns. One approach teaches coping and behavioral strategies to reduce anxiety and improve day-to-day functioning; it is useful for stress, social anxiety, and mood concerns. Another approach focuses on processing and managing reactions to traumatic events and traumatic memories so symptoms interfere less with daily life. These methods are practical and centered on what a person wants to change.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That discussion happens in early sessions and is revisited as progress is tracked so methods can be adjusted when needed.
Confirm the specific session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-in visits when needed. They can also be useful when bandwidth or camera use needs to be limited. Ask about formats and scheduling when completing the matching questionnaire so sessions match practical needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and LGBT related concerns, plus issues around sexuality and sexual functioning.
What is her therapy style?
She uses a practical, skills-focused approach that emphasizes learning tools to manage symptoms and improve daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience working in varied clinical settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.