Lisa Bentivenga, LCSW

Lisa Bentivenga is a licensed clinical social worker who brings 17 years of practical experience to therapy. She offers calm, straightforward support for people dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and stress. Lisa is comfortable talking about sexuality and sexual dysfunction, and she has a history of working with LGBTQ clients. She aims to be easy to talk to and nonjudgmental in sessions.

Lisa has worked in a variety of clinical settings, which gives her confidence in addressing many problems. She meets with teens and adults across the lifespan to work on mood concerns, post-traumatic stress, and relationship difficulties. She also helps people facing life transitions, family of origin issues, and questions about life purpose.

Her practice includes attention to sexual concerns, including sexual dysfunction and issues related to alternative sexual cultures and kink. She also supports people managing chronic illness or pain, codependency, and challenges tied to adoption or foster care. Men’s issues and non-monogamous relationship arrangements are part of her experience as well.

Lisa describes herself as approachable and down-to-earth. She focuses on teaching new skills that people can use in daily life. Sessions emphasize practical steps and clear conversation to help people make steady progress.

Based in Florida, Lisa holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not work with international clients.

How evidence-based approaches guide online therapy

Lisa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical results. One common way is skill-based work that teaches coping tools for anxiety, depression, and stress. These techniques break problems into manageable steps and offer exercises people can practice between sessions.

Another frequent approach is trauma-informed care, which moves at a pace set by the person and emphasizes safety and stabilization. This approach helps with post-traumatic stress, sexual assault recovery, and ongoing trauma symptoms by focusing on grounding skills and gradual processing.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, try methods that fit your needs, and adjust the plan as you progress. Clients are invited to give feedback so work stays relevant and practical.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session formats before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make scheduling easier, help fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about what will best fit your routine and comfort level so sessions can be arranged to match your life.