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Lisa Seidel

Lisa Seidel, LCSW-R

Therapist · New York · 20+ years of experience

Compassionate practical therapy for life transitions

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At a glance

Listed location
New York
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
LCSW-R
Languages
English
License (New York)
LCSW-R · No. 075693
NPI
1952396327

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  • Experienced LCSW-R
  • Focus on aging issues
  • Practical coping strategies

About Lisa

Lisa Seidel is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and relationship strain. She works with individuals who are dealing with compassion fatigue, addictions, LGBT concerns, parenting challenges, and family conflict. Lisa also focuses on aging and geriatric issues, first responder challenges, hospice and end-of-life counseling, intellectual disability, and young adult issues. She provides straightforward, respectful support and meets people where they are in life.

Lisa uses a collaborative approach. She listens first, then tailors conversations and plans to fit each person's needs. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical coping strategies, and steady emotional support. She encourages small, achievable steps that build toward lasting change.

With about 20 years of experience, Lisa draws on a wide range of clinical situations. That background helps when a problem feels layered or long-standing. Her style is direct but compassionate, aiming to reduce overwhelm and increase day-to-day functioning.

People often come for help after a loss, during a caregiving season, or when stress is wearing them down. Lisa offers guided conversations about grieving, role changes, and transitions. She also helps those coping with trauma, relationship shifts, or struggles tied to identity.

If you prefer clear communication and a practical plan, Lisa tailors each session around your goals. She works in English and practices in New York. To start, select the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issues

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesFirst responder issuesHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityYoung adult issues

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Lisa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change and emotional processing. One common approach is problem-focused work that breaks larger issues into manageable steps, useful for stress, anxiety, and caregiving burnout. Another approach emphasizes grief-focused support, helping people name losses, track their reactions, and develop ways to cope with daily life after a bereavement.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, symptoms, and preferences, then suggest approaches that fit. Decisions are collaborative and may change as needs evolve.

Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time, and check in from a quieter moment. It can also allow shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to involve practical planning around caregiving, aging concerns, or hospice coordination.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lisa commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship strain, compassion fatigue, and addictions. Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues, first responder concerns, hospice and end-of-life counseling, intellectual disability, and young adult issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Lisa uses a collaborative, practical approach that starts with listening and then setting clear goals. Sessions emphasize coping strategies and small, manageable steps toward change.

What kind of experience does she bring?

She has about 20 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That experience includes helping people through layered or long-standing challenges.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is licensed in New York with the credential LCSW-R and practices in New York state.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and paid for?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the match and session choices.

What are the steps to begin therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. That begins the matching and scheduling process.

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