Therapist profile
Lisa Bradford, LCSW
Virginia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Mood concerns
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Virginia / 0904006441
- NPI1548222078
- Experience35 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationVirginia
About
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused goals
About Lisa
Lisa Bradford is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia with 35 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addiction, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem struggles, career issues, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
Her approach is straightforward and person-focused. Sessions center on practical goals and clear steps rather than abstract talk. She listens, helps identify patterns that keep problems active, and supports clients as they try new ways of responding. She emphasizes recovery, problem solving, and small changes that add up over time.
Clinically she uses client-centered methods alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness-based techniques. Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused work also appear in her toolkit. Those methods are used to map unhelpful thoughts, rehearse calmer responses, and set achievable short-term goals.
Lisa has long experience in direct care settings and has worked with individuals, families, and groups. That background shapes a practical, skills-based style that suits people managing ongoing mood or stress issues as well as situational problems. She often pairs coping skills with discussion about realistic next steps.
People who come for help with anger or ongoing resentment will find an emphasis on understanding triggers and practicing different responses. The work is collaborative and paced to real life. If someone is juggling caregiving, work, or medical challenges, sessions aim to fit realistic changes into daily routines.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration. The therapist helps people set their own goals and adjusts questions and exercises to what the client says matters most. This approach helps when someone needs straightforward support and practical planning.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing them with real-life experiments. CBT is useful for anger, anxiety, and depression because it breaks down reactions into thoughts, feelings, and actions that can be practiced differently.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches skills to notice bodily cues, pause, and choose a response rather than reacting automatically. Mindfulness can reduce impulsive reactions and build a steadier way of responding to frustration.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. Plans are adjusted as needed so techniques are practical and usable outside sessions.
Confirm current session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins, or avoid travel time. Therapists help clients pick session styles that match their routines, technical comfort, and what they want to practice in between meetings.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and client-centered. She focuses on clear goals, problem solving, and learning new ways to respond to difficult situations.
What experience does she bring?
She has 35 years of direct care experience working with individuals, families, and groups in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia and practices from that state.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.