Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Lisa Rakusin, LCSW
California
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 76969
- NPI
- 1891920716
- Experience
- 11 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
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
- Trauma and grief
- Attachment focused
About Lisa
Lisa Rakusin is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 11 years of professional experience. She focuses on common life struggles such as stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and major life changes. She also addresses trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, anger, and work-related pressures.
Lisa describes clients as the experts on their own stories and builds on existing strengths. In sessions she listens for practical patterns that get in the way, then works with people to try different ways of responding. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at making small, useful changes that fit daily life.
Her approach draws from attachment-based ideas, client-centered practice, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused work, and EMDR. That mix helps when the problem is a pattern in relationships, unprocessed traumatic memories, or troublesome habits and thoughts. She helps people notice what keeps recurring and develop steps to change it.
Lisa also supports concerns often linked with aging, codependency, family of origin issues, forgiveness, mood problems, self-love, and women's issues. She offers practical guidance around career, parenting, and compassion fatigue when work or caregiving wears someone down.
Sessions are held in English. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats when booking. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and a scheduled first session are used to get started.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work focuses on relationship patterns and how early bonds shape expectations. Online sessions using this approach look at current relationships, helping people notice repeated reactions and try new relational responses. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, examines thoughts and behaviors that keep a problem going. In remote sessions CBT often uses short exercises and practical between-session tasks to change thinking and daily routines. EMDR supports processing of traumatic memories by using guided bilateral stimulation alongside focused memory work and can be adapted to a remote setting when appropriate.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which methods to try first and adjust the plan over time based on progress and comfort level.
The practical benefits of remote therapy are mostly about fitting sessions into busy lives. Online appointments can reduce travel time and make it easier to schedule meetings around work or caregiving. If you need to check in quickly during a break, remote sessions can be shorter or more focused. Since session formats are not specified here, confirm current options before booking so you know what kinds of remote meetings are available and how they fit your routine.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and related topics.
What therapy style does she use?
She blends attachment-based work, client-centered approaches, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused work, and EMDR depending on the issue and client preference.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience helping people with life transitions, trauma, and mood-related concerns.
Where is she licensed?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with people within the stated licensure region.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers