Licensed clinical social worker recordVirginia
Lisa McCarton, LCSW
Virginia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and family concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Virginia
- LCSW, licence 0904005382
- NPI
- 1013206069
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- 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
- CBT approaches
- Attachment focus
- Goal oriented work
About Lisa
Lisa McCarton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia with 20 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, bipolar mood concerns, parenting strain, relationship struggles, ADHD issues, trauma and abuse, and other life changes.
Her practice focuses on straightforward problem-solving and clear goals. Sessions concentrate on practical steps to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, and on improving communication and daily functioning. She uses approaches that emphasize understanding attachment, personal values, and motivation when relevant.
Early in her career she worked in residential treatment providing therapy and case management for children who had experienced abuse. That work shaped how she thinks about safety, boundaries, and concrete supports for families. Over two decades she has worked with a wide range of concerns tied to mood, behavior, and family relationships.
In sessions she leans toward methods that help people notice and shift patterns, clarify what matters to them, and set achievable goals. She also draws on narrative and existential ideas when people want to examine meaning, identity, or life direction. Practical tools and regular check-ins are common parts of her work.
Lisa offers services in English and Spanish. People who are considering working with her are encouraged to review online therapy options and complete the brief matching questionnaire before scheduling a first appointment.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Lisa commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through clear exercises and homework. It can help with anxiety, depression, anger, and coping with everyday stressors. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and how early connections shape responses; it can help people improve communication, manage relationship stress, and address attachment issues.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels practical for daily life. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress and needs change.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking, as specific online formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that structured CBT exercises, goal setting, and narrative work adapt well to remote sessions, and the therapist will help choose workable tools and pacing to fit the client's schedule and circumstances.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English, Spanish
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, relationship issues, ADHD, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, and coping with life changes.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses goal-oriented, client-centered methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based approaches, Narrative and Motivational Interviewing techniques to focus on practical change and clearer thinking.
How much experience does she have?
She has practiced for 20 years, including early clinical work in residential treatment and long-term experience with mood, behavioral, and family-related concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers