Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Lisa Bentivenga, LCSW
Florida
Licensed clinical social worker - mood and sexuality
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW11270
- NPI
- 1750725289
- Experience
- 17 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Lisa supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Depression and anxiety
- LGBT issues
- Sexuality and kink
About Lisa
Lisa Bentivenga is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Florida with 17 years of practice experience. She works with teens and adults on common struggles such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and stress. Lisa also supports people coping with sexual concerns and questions about sexuality and nontraditional relationship styles.
She has worked in a variety of settings, which informs a practical approach to everyday problems. That background shapes how she helps people with work or school difficulties and with relationship and interpersonal challenges. Lisa has experience working with people from the LGBT community and with survivors of sexual assault and abuse.
In sessions she focuses on concrete skills that make daily life easier. She teaches techniques to manage mood, reduce anxiety, and address post-traumatic stress symptoms. She also addresses chronic health or pain issues alongside emotional concerns so both can be managed together.
Lisa describes herself as approachable and down-to-earth. She treats people without judgment for their diagnosis, relationship style, gender, or sexuality. Clients are encouraged to speak plainly about the problems they want to solve and to set clear goals for therapy.
Practical matters such as life purpose, family of origin issues, adoption and foster care, and aging concerns are part of her work. She can also discuss topics that include kink, BDSM, polyamory, sexual dysfunction, codependency, and men’s issues in a matter-of-fact way.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches work in online sessions
Lisa draws on practical, evidence-based techniques to address mood and trauma-related concerns. Cognitive-behavioral methods focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments; this helps reduce anxiety and depressive patterns by changing behavior and thinking. Trauma-informed strategies aim to manage symptoms of post-traumatic stress through pacing and skills for grounding and distress tolerance so memories or triggers are less overwhelming.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss how techniques match the person's goals, symptoms, and day-to-day demands. Clients and the therapist collaborate to try methods, adjust them, and choose what feels most useful over time.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online sessions can make therapy easier to fit into busy routines, such as shorter check-ins between activities or avoiding commute time. They also allow using strategies in real-world contexts and make it simpler to continue care when schedules or locations change.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Additional areas include sexuality, adoption and foster care, aging, chronic illness, and relationship concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical skills. Sessions emphasize clear goals and steps to improve daily functioning.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience working as a therapist in multiple settings. That variety informs how she handles different life and relationship problems.
Is she a licensed clinician and where is she licensed?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida. The credential listed is FL LCSW.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen subscription tier and location.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the process of connecting to a therapist.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers