About Lisa
Lisa Valiente uses a client-centered approach to guide people through stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma, and low self-esteem. She holds an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and works from Illinois. Lisa aims to make conversations feel respectful and compassionate so people can take steps toward change.
She focuses on practical ways to build confidence and motivation. Lisa draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes.
How Lisa works
She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and coping when feelings feel overwhelming. Sessions are shaped around each person’s goals and pace. Lisa listens first, then offers tools that fit what a person wants to work on.
That might mean short-term skill building or looking more deeply at patterns that started in one’s family of origin. Clients may bring concerns like codependency, guilt and shame, loneliness, or questions about life purpose and self-love. Lisa supports people working through social anxiety, phobias, and women's issues alongside depression and trauma-related struggles.
Her method is collaborative and practical. Conversations include checking what’s most helpful, practicing coping skills, and trying steps between sessions. Lisa frames therapy as a process where small changes add up to clearer choices and more satisfying everyday life.
Lisa lists 5 ways of working on the entry:
What Lisa works with
The areas below are the ones Lisa selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 7 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Illinois |
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Online support options
How these approaches shape online care
Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on what matters most to the person. The therapist listens deeply, reflects concerns, and helps set goals based on the client's priorities rather than a preset agenda. This approach supports work on relationship issues, self-esteem, and life purpose through a steady, respectful dialogue.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting patterns in thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It uses clear exercises and small homework tasks to test new ways of thinking and acting, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and social phobia. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, adds practical skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling intense interactions.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, try techniques, and adjust plans based on how well they match the client's goals and preferences. Clients help steer the work and provide feedback so the focus stays relevant and useful.
Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video is useful for in-depth work and practicing skills together. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use a camera. Live chat and text support quick check-ins, skill reminders, or shorter coaching-style exchanges between longer sessions.
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