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Lisa Sparaco

Therapist(She/Her)
12 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Grief or loss, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

During the course of my career, I have worked within various settings that have provided me with diverse experiences. These include an inpatient mental health facility, hospital systems, hospices, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and as an independent contractor for a telehealth mental health practice. I bring over 10 years of experience working in the mental health field.

My approach to therapy

I am an LGBTQIA2S+ allied, body positive, strength-based therapist who works with adult clients, listening carefully to what you have to say, and using my clinical experience to help you achieve your goals. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) frequently because it's very effective in challenging negative thought patterns associated with anxiety and depression. I also provide other types of therapy including: attachment-based therapy (for life transitions), motivational interviewing (to gauge readiness for change); dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) (for regulating emotions and improving communication), complicated grief therapy (designed for those who feel stuck in grief), and mindfulness-based techniques designed to release tension and bringing forth feelings of relaxation. I am a spiritual person who will provide Christian counseling upon request.

What you can expect from me

Life doesn't come with an instruction manual, but you can reach out and get help when you need it. Congratulations on taking this step.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Open Minded, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    12 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Rutgers University College, New Brunswick
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New Jersey, Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension Health Plan, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Grief or loss, Trauma
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, OCD, LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Infertility, Transgender issues, Diabetes, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Humanistic, Behavior Modification, Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Brief Dynamic, Attachment Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Gestalt, Schema, Jungian, Multi-Systemic (MST), Narrative Therapy, Exposure Response Prevention, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Unified Protocol (UP), Relational, Transpersonal, Positive Psychology, Strength-Based, Somatic, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Psychodynamic, Seeking Safety, Trauma Focused CBT, Psychoanalytic, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Behavior Management, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English, Assamese