Lisa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
6 Endorsed
Let's Connect (757) 347-4050

You’ve been pushing through, doing what needs to be done, but under the surface, you’re tired, mentally and emotionally drained. Maybe it’s stress, loss, transitions, school, work or relationships. Now everything feels like too much, and nothing feels steady. Our work isn’t about quick fixes or pretending everything’s fine. We’ll sort through what others don’t see: the guilt behind the smile, the quiet panic, the tension in your body. From silently carrying emotional overwhelm and uncertainty, to finally having space to slow down, feel, process, and reconnect with a grounded sense of self and direction.
My specialty is navigating anxiety, grief, emotional fatigue, or the weight of uncertainty, where we provide space to exhale and actually feel what needs to be felt. I also specialize in the rollercoaster of infertility, family-building challenges, as well as trying to feel connected after an adoption, and healing the parts of you that feel disconnected.
If life has started to feel heavier than you know how to carry, we can start there. I’m here to help you slow down, sort through the noise, and start feeling like you again. I provide therapy via convenient and confidential telehealth. Call or email today for a free consultation, let’s see if working together feels like the right next step.
Call or Email Lisa Panelo now for a free 15 minute consultation - (757) 347-4050
Let's Connect (757) 347-4050

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Couple Sessions $200
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cardinal Care
- Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
- Medicaid
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Sentara Health Plans
- TRICARE
- Tricare Certified Non-Network
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Lisa Panelo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (757) 347-4050
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0904006502 Lisa Panelo
- Attended Columbia University School of Social Work, MS, Graduated 2002
- Membership with NASW; American Society for Reproductive Medicine, MHPG
- Degree/Diploma from University of Virginia BA in Psychology / 2000
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Lisa Panelo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (757) 347-4050
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Infertility
Expertise
- Adoption
- Bipolar Disorder
- Coping Skills
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Military community stressors
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Lisa Panelo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (757) 347-4050
6 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- CBT-I
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Lisa Panelo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (757) 347-4050
Location
Additional Location
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 347-4050Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
Lisa Panelo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (757) 347-4050