Lisa Bentivenga

Lisa Bentivenga is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 17 years of clinical experience. She works with teens and adults and lists stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and LGBT concerns among her primary focuses. Lisa also addresses life purpose questions and a wide range of sexual and relationship topics. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and practical problems. Sessions often include learning new coping skills and talking through relationship or work challenges. Lisa has worked in a variety of settings, which she says helps her handle many different kinds of issues. Lisa commonly supports people dealing with mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and the emotional effects of chronic illness or pain. She also offers help around family of origin issues, adoption and foster-care questions, and aging and geriatric concerns. Sexuality topics she lists include sexual dysfunction, sexual assault and abuse, and aspects of BDSM, kink, or non-traditional relationship forms. Her approach is straightforward and conversational. She aims to be approachable and easy to talk with while focusing on practical skill building. Sessions attend to personal circumstances without judgment about relationship type, gender, religion, ethnicity, or diagnosis. People who are wondering what comes next in work or life, or who feel stuck after a life change, may find this approach useful. Lisa provides services in Florida and conducts sessions in English. For international clients, she does not accept appointments at this time.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Lisa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and life concerns. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and building practical skills to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms. Trauma-informed strategies concentrate on stabilizing reactions, managing triggers, and improving daily functioning after stressful events.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which techniques fit best based on the client's goals, needs, and preferences. This decision is revisited as progress is made to adjust methods when needed.

Confirm session formats before booking, since the profile does not specify them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week and reduce travel time. They also allow options like shorter check-ins or audio-only meetings when that suits a person's schedule or bandwidth. Ask about available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so you can plan sessions that fit everyday life.