(she/her)
I am a dedicated therapist who brings a compassionate, steady, and deeply human approach to the work I do. My clinical practice is shaped not only by years of professional experience, but also by my personal journey as a mother and wife navigating the complex realities of children facing serious health challenges. These experiences have strengthened my empathy, broadened my understanding of resilience, and deepened my commitment to supporting individuals through their most difficult moments. I specialize in telehealth therapy, providing accessible, high‑quality care for a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and life transitions. In every session, my goal is to create a safe, supportive, and non‑judgmental space where you can explore your emotions, understand your patterns, and feel genuinely heard. My mission is to help individuals address life’s challenges with clarity and confidence, cultivate resilience, and move toward holistic healing. Whether you’re seeking relief, growth, or a renewed sense of balance, I am here to walk alongside you as you build the tools, insight, and strength needed to move forward.
Your first session with me is centered on creating comfort, clarity, and connection. We’ll talk about what brings you to therapy, what you hope to work on, and what feels most important right now. I’ll ask gentle, open‑ended questions to understand your story, strengths, and the challenges you’ve been carrying. You can expect a calm, supportive space where you set the pace. There’s no pressure to share more than you’re ready for. Together, we’ll explore your concerns, identify your goals, and begin shaping a plan that feels realistic and supportive. I’ll also walk you through how telehealth works and answer any questions you have. My hope is that you leave our first session feeling heard, understood, and hopeful about the path ahead.
I blend strong clinical expertise with meaningful lived experience. While many therapists offer compassion, few have walked alongside children facing serious health challenges. My personal history gives me a depth of empathy that clients feel immediately. I understand overwhelm, advocacy, medical trauma, and the emotional weight of caregiving in a way that can’t be taught. Clients who feel “too much,” “too tired,” or “too responsible” often tell me they finally feel understood. My style is warm, open‑minded, and deeply affirming. I bring a grounding presence to each session. I don’t rush people, I don’t pathologize their pain, and I don’t make therapy feel clinical or cold. Clients experience me as someone who genuinely gets them—someone who listens with curiosity rather than judgment. That emotional safety is central to my work. I integrate evidence‑based methods with a gentle, human approach. Drawing from CBT, DBT, family systems thinking, and trauma‑informed care, I use these tools in ways that feel supportive rather than mechanical. I help clients reframe anxious thoughts, build boundaries, understand patterns, and strengthen emotional resilience—always honoring their pace and autonomy. I offer telehealth that feels personal and connected. My sessions don’t feel distant or detached; I work intentionally to create closeness and comfort even through a screen. This makes therapy accessible for busy parents, caregivers, teens, and individuals navigating chronic stress who might otherwise avoid seeking support. I specialize in working with people who feel overwhelmed, responsible for others, or disconnected from their own needs. My natural strengths align with clients who: Carry emotional or caregiving burdens Struggle with people‑pleasing or self‑neglect Feel anxious, overstimulated, or stretched thin Need a therapist who is both gentle and structured Want to understand themselves without shame I help clients reconnect with their own voice, needs, and inner steadiness. At the core of my work is a collaborative, relational approach. I don’t impose a rigid agenda—I build a therapeutic relationship where clients feel safe enough to explore, experiment, and grow. My goal is not to “fix” people, but to create a space where they feel deeply seen. In short: I am unique because I combine clinical skill, lived empathy, and a deeply human presence. Clients feel safe with me, understood by me, and supported in ways that help them heal, not just cope.
I’m Lisbeth Greist, LCSW, and I’m dedicated to supporting individuals who are ready to explore their emotional world with compassion, honesty, and hope. My work is especially well‑suited for people who want a therapist who is warm, grounded, and deeply attuned to the realities of navigating life’s challenges. I’m a strong fit for clients who: Experience anxiety, depression, or chronic stress and want a safe place to understand their emotions and build healthier coping skills. Are healing from trauma and need a steady, affirming presence to help them process their experiences at a pace that feels right. Feel overwhelmed by caregiving roles, including parents or family members supporting loved ones with medical or emotional needs—an area I understand personally as both a mother and a partner. Struggle with relationship patterns, communication difficulties, or people‑pleasing tendencies and want to develop stronger boundaries and self‑trust. Are navigating major life transitions, such as health challenges, family changes, academic pressures, or identity exploration. Prefer the comfort and flexibility of telehealth, whether due to a busy schedule, mobility limitations, or simply wanting therapy from a familiar, private space. My Approach I bring a compassionate, open‑minded, and affirming style to every session. My personal experience as a mother and wife of children with serious health challenges informs my empathy and helps me connect deeply with clients who feel unseen, overwhelmed, or stretched thin. My mission is to create a space where you can: Feel safe enough to be honest Explore your emotions without judgment Build resilience and self‑understanding Move toward healing with support, not pressure
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
Woman
Adults (18 to 64)
Children (6 to 12)
Elders (65 and above)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Connecticut
Aetna
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
My services address a wide range of mental health concerns, including ADD/ADHD, OCD, Stress & Anger Management, Grief & Loss, Relationship Issues, Trauma & PTSD. I utilize a variety of evidence-based modalities to support your journey toward healing, including Behavior Modification, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Structural Family Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused CBT. Each approach is tailored to meet your unique needs, ensuring that therapy is effective and empowering.
1 rating with written reviews
February 21, 2026
Lisbeth was warm and inviting. Very easy to talk to. Made the first season comfortable and conversational.