Dr. Lisa Rasheed, LICSW, LCSW

Dr. Lisa Rasheed helps adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and major life changes. She focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Dr. Rasheed brings a steady, straightforward presence and encourages small, manageable shifts that add up over time.

She has almost three decades of experience as a licensed clinical social worker. Her work has included inpatient and outpatient care, primary care settings, medical specialty units, and private practice. She has supported adults across the lifespan, from 18 to 99, facing issues like chronic illness, bereavement, caregiver strain, and job-related stress.

Her approach is collaborative. She treats people as the experts on their lives and draws on their strengths to set realistic goals. Techniques come from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral methods, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies. Sessions are meant to be practical and goal-oriented.

Dr. Rasheed describes her style as compassionate, direct, and occasionally humorous when appropriate. She offers individual supportive therapy that aims to build clarity and new skills. The goal is to help people feel more capable managing emotions and daily demands.

She holds a Doctor of Social Work in Advanced Clinical Social Work and Supervision, a PhD in Educational Policy Studies, and a Master of Social Work with a health and mental health concentration. Her training informs a lifespan perspective and an emphasis on real-world problem solving.

How her approaches guide online care

Dr. Rasheed uses client-centered methods to focus conversations on each person’s priorities. This approach means the therapist listens first, then helps set goals that matter to the client and builds on existing strengths.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT gives clear, practical strategies for anxiety, mood problems, and behavior patterns that can contribute to addiction or stress.

The right approach often comes through trying a few methods together. She will work collaboratively to find what fits a person’s needs, goals, and preferences rather than insisting on one way of working. Clients and therapist check progress and adjust techniques as needed.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce commuting time, and allow a quicker check-in when schedules are tight. It can also make shorter or more frequent sessions more practical for focused skill work.