Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Theodore Liswith, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW11966
- NPI
- 1912628074
- Experience
- 23 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Theodore 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
- Addictions and trauma
- CBT and mindfulness
About Theodore
Theodore Liswith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with 23 years of experience. He has a long clinical background that includes work within military and large medical settings and higher education. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, sleep problems, and career concerns.
He commonly helps people who are dealing with post-traumatic stress, compulsive or addictive behaviors, obsessive thoughts, and ongoing low mood. He also addresses practical life problems tied to work, housing, finances, legal matters, and medical challenges. He brings experience from hospital and major mental health care environments to everyday concerns.
In sessions he uses several approaches to help people make changes day to day. Those methods include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. This means conversations may include skill practice, clearer thinking about patterns, and focused attention on emotions and motivation.
He aims to create a nonjudgmental space where people can talk about events, thoughts, and feelings. Sessions tend to focus on what is happening now and on practical steps a person can try between meetings. Theodore emphasizes collaboration and straightforward strategies that fit into a client's routine.
For parents or professionals juggling work, health, and family pressures, he offers a practical approach that links emotional concerns to real-life problems. Prospective clients should confirm the current session options before booking and follow the site's process to schedule an initial visit.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people feel understood and can clarify their own priorities. Online sessions using this approach tend to center on open conversation and practical problem solving that emerges from what the person brings to the room.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and feelings connect and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. In remote sessions CBT can include short exercises, homework between appointments, and checking progress over time.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and work with strong emotions and attachment-related patterns. In online sessions this may mean guiding someone to name emotions, track how they affect decisions, and practice new emotional responses in everyday situations.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That assessment may lead to using one method more than another or combining techniques.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule appointments around work, caregiving, or medical needs, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full appointment is not needed. Discussing how sessions will be structured happens in the first meeting so arrangements match everyday life.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
The therapist works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, sleeping problems, and career-related worries. He also has experience with related areas like caregiver stress, body image, and divorce.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. That means sessions mix listening, practical skill work, and focused attention on emotions and motivation.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 23 years of clinical experience and has worked in military and major medical settings as well as higher education. That background informs his approach to trauma and practical life problems.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, credentialed as FL LCSW and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing details depend on the chosen plan and location.
What are the first steps to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process begins the clinician matching and scheduling flow.
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