Lisa Fargnoli , LICSW

Lisa Fargnoli is a licensed LICSW with 22 years of experience helping adults navigate PTSD, dementia and Alzheimer’s-related challenges, anxiety, depression, and family or relationship concerns. She draws on a broad clinical background to tailor care to each person’s situation, blending practical skills with a personable, down-to-earth manner. LICSW stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, a credential indicating advanced training in assessment and psychotherapy.

Mindfulness plays a central role in her work; as an authorized Oasis trainer she incorporates grounding practices that calm the body and steady the mind. Her style is warm, straightforward, and interactive, and she uses humor when appropriate to ease tension and build connection. Clients can expect a steady, encouraging presence that emphasizes realistic steps forward while honoring the difficulty of change.

Seeking help can feel daunting, and she frames therapy as a shared process that respects individual pace and resilience. Her approach aims to foster self-trust, improve coping with life’s transitions, and support people through both acute crises and longer-term struggles. Lisa offers compassionate guidance for those ready to explore new ways of coping and healing.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Sessions

Lisa commonly blends Mindfulness Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma-Focused Therapy in remote work. Mindfulness Therapy involves learning simple awareness and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation - it is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and chronic worry. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to change them; it is widely used for depression, anxiety, and coping with challenging life patterns. Trauma-Focused Therapy provides techniques to process traumatic memories and decrease their ongoing impact, while building safety and stabilization skills.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Lisa works with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors a mix of methods that fit the person’s pace and situation. The therapist and client decide together what feels most useful and adjust over time.

Online therapy offers flexibility and greater access to licensed professionals. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction, phone sessions provide an audio-only option, and live chat or text-based messaging can help maintain momentum between sessions. These choices make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to continue care through transitions and changing schedules.