Lisa Parise , LICSW, LCSW

Lisa Parise is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Massachusetts and Virginia who brings a compassionate, body-aware perspective to psychotherapy. She holds an LICSW and an LCSW - professional social work licenses that indicate advanced clinical training and authorization to provide therapeutic services. Parise earned a Master of Social Work from Fordham University in 2006 and combines traditional talk therapy with somatic and mindfulness-informed techniques.

She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and she has additional training in Motivational Interviewing. Parise has completed Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga training, and she is a Registered Somatic Movement Therapist and a Registered Yoga Teacher. This blend of approaches supports clients in working with trauma-related symptoms as well as depression, anxiety, and stress by attending to both thoughts and bodily experience.

Parise emphasizes listening to the body's wisdom while fostering practical skills and insight. She frames therapy as a collaborative process rooted in respect and compassion, and she supports people in drawing on their own strengths as they move toward healing and greater resilience.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care

Lisa Parise integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy with mindfulness-informed practices to support clients in online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, and it is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life stressors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for intense emotions and relationship challenges. Mindfulness therapy encourages present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of thoughts and sensations, supporting stress reduction and increased self-awareness.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Parise works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques based on what is effective for the individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it possible to access licensed professionals with greater flexibility. These options allow clients to schedule care around daily life, continue work during transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for them.