Lisa McCarton

Lisa McCarton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience in Virginia. She focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and life changes. She speaks English and Spanish and aims to make conversations straightforward and useful for people feeling overwhelmed.

She uses a hands-on, client-centered style that sets clear goals. Sessions look at thoughts and behaviors, then try small steps that can make daily life easier. Lisa draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and find alternatives that work in real situations.

Her background includes a Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University and early clinical work in a residential program for children who experienced abuse. That work included therapy and case management with children and their families, which shaped her focus on relationships and safety.

In sessions she emphasizes problem solving, strengths, and practical skills. People can expect focused conversations about what is causing stress and concrete actions to try between meetings. She pays attention to attachment and life meaning when those topics come up.

Lisa aims to build a trusting relationship where people feel heard and understood. She helps people set clear, manageable goals and track progress. Those who want to start will complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.

How her approaches shape online work

Lisa often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. CBT helps with anxiety, anger, low mood, and coping with change by setting small, practical steps to test between sessions.

She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how close relationships affect feelings and reactions. This approach helps people understand patterns in relationships and build different ways of relating when those patterns cause distress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is tracked.

Please confirm the specific online session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit conversations into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to practice skills in everyday environments and follow up on actions agreed during sessions.