Licensed to practice in California and accepts 42 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Grief and 6 more.
Lisa Silver
Hello - I am an LCSW serving the adult population in the state of California. I earned my MSW degree from San Jose State University and have been licensed for 12 years. I work with clients from a strength based perspective and offer knowledge/skills to support in increasing functioning and efficacy. I believe in mindfulness practices and making the most of each moment thus moving away from depressive and anxious thoughts. I also excel in increasing self esteem/compassion and improving relationships to self and others. I hope to see you on my schedule and look forward to working with you!
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our first session will include communication from you about the presenting problem and your goals for therapy. We will develop a treatment plan together. I will have many questions to ask you about your symptoms, stressors, and social history in order to better understand and meet your needs. I will answer any questions you have about therapy and treatment. Most importantly we will begin to develop a positive bond together so that we can move forward effectively and securely in each session.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I think that my greatest strengths as a provider include empathetic listening, asking probing questions, guiding a client to improved functioning and efficacy, offering coping skills and providing knowledge about your mental health diagnosis and symptoms. I strongly believe in the mind, body, soul connection and continue to educate myself in this area to offer additional treatment options to clients. I work well with all adults and being a mature woman can offer a perspective to young, middle aged, and older clients.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work with all adults 18 and older who are committed to improving their functioning and relationship to self/others through discussion, knowledge and skills.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
Other specialties
Coping Skills
Health/Medical Issues
Life Transitions
Older Adults
Self Esteem
Women's Issues
I identify as
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
California
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
AvMed
Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
Sutter Health Plan
IHSS Healthy Workers
Cash - $125 per session
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
SFHP Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)
Scripps Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
My philosophy is that if a client can be aware of thoughts, feelings and actions then any one or more of these can be understood/challenged in order to increase efficacy.
Grief Therapy
Guidance and understanding of the grief process and making meaning of your loss is important in learning how to move forward in your life while carrying your loved one in your heart.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift that is why it is called the present.
Positive Psychology
Learn the model of five elements essential for human wellbeing and flourishing.
35 ratings with written reviews
June 30, 2026
She's great, honest, helpful, and empowering. Definitely recommend Lisa when it comes to navigating severe anxiety. Her techniques, resources, and input on activities made a huge difference when it came to finding ways to work with it and reduce it.
Verified client, age 18-24
June 29, 2026
Lisa is wonderful and has incredible insight and advice.
Verified client, age 45-54
May 27, 2026
Lisa is so kind and welcoming, I look forward to our sessions. After only a short time of working with her, she has helped me tremendously in improving my life and reminding me to love myself. I am grateful for her thoughtfulness and warmth.