Lisa Rakusin , LCSW

Lisa Rakusin, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), is licensed in California and brings 11 years of professional experience to her therapeutic practice. She has worked with people navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and grief, helping them find clearer ways forward while honoring their lived experience.

Lisa practices from a strengths-based perspective and views each person as the expert of their own story. She emphasizes that many clients already possess resources and abilities that can be used to address challenges, and she partners with them to identify and build on those strengths.

Recognizing that seeking change takes courage, Lisa offers support and encouragement as clients take initial steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life. Her approach centers on empowerment, collaboration, and practical guidance tailored to the needs and goals each person brings to therapy.

Approaches that Guide Online Sessions

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns shape feelings and behavior. It helps people explore connection, intimacy, and family dynamics to develop more secure ways of relating to others. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and the client’s own goals; it creates a supportive space where individuals can clarify values, build self-trust, and pursue personal growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and offers practical strategies to reduce symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and stress while improving coping skills.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative exploration can adapt over time as circumstances and priorities change.

Online therapy using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes scheduling more flexible and can increase access to support from licensed professionals and therapists. These options allow for continuity of care and make it easier to integrate therapy into busy lives while preserving the collaborative, evidence-informed work that supports change.