Licensed clinical social worker recordVirginia
Lisa Bessette, LCSW
Virginia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Virginia
- LCSW, licence 0904008884
- Licensed in Louisiana
- LCSW, licence 18475
- NPI
- 1003203688
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Virginia
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
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief and loss
About Lisa
Lisa Bessette is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia and Louisiana with 15 years of experience. She focuses on everyday problems like stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, self-esteem, and coping with big life changes. She works with people who need practical help handling conflict, separation, and veteran-related concerns.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She listens first, then helps people name the immediate problem and set realistic next steps. Sessions often focus on improving communication, managing strong emotions, and rebuilding confidence after loss or separation.
Bessette draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and suggest strategies that can be used between sessions. She explains options plainly and checks in about what is working. Therapy is presented as a process of small, manageable changes rather than sudden fixes.
Her background includes work across clinical settings over a 15-year period. That experience informs how she helps people sort priorities during stressful transitions like divorce or relocation. People who want clear goals and practical tools tend to find this approach useful.
Sessions are conducted in English and are intended to address real-life pressures around work, family roles, finances, and health. Before booking, confirm the current session formats offered so they match your schedule and needs.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Many of her sessions draw on evidence-based techniques that focus on problem solving and behavior change. One common approach teaches concrete skills for managing anxiety and stress, such as identifying triggers, practicing short behavioral experiments, and building coping routines. This approach is useful for people who want clear steps to reduce worry and improve daily functioning.Another frequently used method focuses on communication skills and conflict management. Sessions may include role practice, feedback on communication patterns, and planning small changes to how conversations happen at home or work. This helps people notice what they say and how they listen, then try different ways of responding.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick techniques that fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. She explains options, checks what feels useful, and adjusts the plan over time based on progress and feedback.
Confirm the currently offered session formats before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Phone calls and video sessions have different practical benefits - for example, phone can need less bandwidth and video supports visual cues - so discuss which format fits your routines and resources before scheduling.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Louisiana
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, divorce and separation, family of origin issues, and veteran and armed forces issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-oriented. She listens, helps name the immediate problem, and suggests steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with clients in clinical settings. That background informs how she supports people through transitions and losses.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), licensed in Virginia and Louisiana. Her listed location is Virginia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered to clients within the regions she is licensed to serve.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm specifics for your region before beginning.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and scheduling process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers