Lisa DeLuca, LCSW-R
Parenting-focused therapist and strengths advocate
Explore online therapy options- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- LCSW-R
- Licensed in
- New York
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Parenting issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Lisa
Lisa DeLuca is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of professional practice. She works with parents and adults on everyday struggles such as stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. Lisa aims to reduce the sense of being stuck by helping people say the hard things out loud and move forward.
Her approach centers on strengths. She helps people notice what already works for them and build on those resources.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on practical steps for clearer communication, better self-esteem, and more effective coping with life and work pressures. Parents will find a therapist who talks plainly about raising children and the strain parenting can bring. Lisa supports parents through difficult seasons, including grief, caregiver fatigue, and conflict at home.
She also addresses concerns tied to mood disorders such as bipolar disorder and trauma and abuse. Lisa’s background includes a Master’s in Social Work from SUNY Stony Brook and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Fordham University. She holds the LCSW-R credential in New York, and she practices in New York state.
Sessions are offered in English and run in formats that fit modern life. She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different schedules and needs. The subscription model for sessions can be canceled at any time.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on therapist availability. This helps connect people to a session format and rhythm that work for them.
What Lisa works with
Everything Lisa lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Lisa helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
How evidence-based approaches work online
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical skills and clear goals. One approach emphasizes identifying patterns that keep stress and anxiety alive and replacing them with new habits and coping tools. This can help with panic, chronic worry, and daily overwhelm.Another approach centers on relationships and communication. It teaches ways to express needs, set boundaries, and handle conflict more effectively. That method is useful for parenting strain, couple tension, and family conflict.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. They will adjust methods as the process unfolds so sessions stay useful and relevant.
Online formats make regular therapy more manageable. Video calls let people read facial cues and practice new communication in real time. Phone sessions are helpful when bandwidth is limited or when being off camera makes it easier to speak. Live chat and text-based messaging allow short check-ins, quick problem-solving, or support between longer appointments. These options provide flexibility for busy parents and working adults while keeping therapy consistent and accessible.
Questions people ask about Lisa
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, parenting, grief, trauma and abuse, career concerns, and bipolar-related challenges.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is direct and practical, focused on building on existing strengths and creating doable steps for change.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working with adults and parents on a range of life and relationship issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds an LCSW-R credential and practices in New York state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are sessions paid for and how do I start?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and cost varies with location and therapist availability. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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