Lisa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)
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Life can feel heavy sometimes. You might be carrying stress or emotions that no one else sees, trying to keep everything together while feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck. Maybe you’ve been showing up for everyone else, but inside you’re running on empty. Reaching out for support can feel intimidating but you deserve a space where you feel safe, heard, and genuinely understood.
My approach is collaborative and empowering. I move gently, but I also help you make real progress. We’ll explore what you’re going through, reconnect with your strengths, and build coping skills to feel more grounded and in control of your life.
My name is Lisa, and I work with adults and teens who are navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, women’s issues, identity exploration, and major life transitions. I take a client-centered approach and my priority is always creating a supportive environment where you feel respected, understood, and never alone in what you’re navigating.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. Our first session is simply a conversation. A chance for you to get a feel for what it’s like to talk with me, ask questions, and see whether this space feels right for you. No pressure, no expectations. You don’t need to have everything figured out to begin. You just have to start.
Call or Email Lisa Criswell now for a free 15 minute consultation - (559) 314-1874
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $125
- Couple Sessions $125
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Shield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Magellan
- Medi-Cal
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Lisa Criswell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (559) 314-1874
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 118016 Lisa Criswell
- In Practice for 9 years
- Attended California State University, Fresno, Masters of Social Work
- License: Board of Behavioral Sciences 118016 / 2023
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Lisa Criswell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (559) 314-1874
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Women's Issues
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Body Image
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
Lisa Criswell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (559) 314-1874
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Lisa Criswell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (559) 314-1874
Location
Additional Location
Lisa Criswell, LCSW
Fresno, CA 93711
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Lisa Criswell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (559) 314-1874