Lisa McCarton

Lisa McCarton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship strain, and life changes. She also supports parents and people managing attention challenges and mood conditions. Lisa speaks English and Spanish and works from Virginia.

She uses straightforward, goal-focused work in sessions. That means setting clear steps and practical skills people can try between meetings. She often helps clients spot unhelpful thinking and change small behaviors that compound stress and conflict.

Her background includes a Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University and clinical work that began in residential treatment settings for abused children. She has long experience with trauma, family conflict, school and behavioral challenges, and related recovery work.

In practice she blends client-centered listening with evidence-informed techniques. Sessions emphasize problem solving, building strengths, and reworking thinking patterns that get in the way of daily functioning. The pace is tuned to each person’s needs and comfort level.

Lisa aims to create a trusting space where people can take practical steps forward. She focuses on measurable goals, clear homework when helpful, and steady progress. If managing emotions, parenting pressure, trauma history, or life transitions feels overwhelming, she helps people break problems into workable parts.

How Lisa’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Attachment-based work focuses on relationships and how early connections shape current patterns. It helps people notice how they react in close relationships and try new ways of relating. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and understanding; the therapist follows the person's lead and offers support to clarify goals and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and actions that keep problems going and teaches concrete skills to change them, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Lisa will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into busy days, reduce travel time, and make it simpler to keep regular meetings. Online sessions also allow for focused skill practice, short check-ins when schedules are tight, or deeper weekly sessions when more time is needed.