New to Grow
Hi, I’m Lisa Carnicelli, a Mental Health Counselor dedicated to helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. My approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, and strength-based methods to help clients build resilience and create lasting change. I believe therapy should be a collaborative and empowering process where you feel safe, supported, and motivated to move forward with clarity and confidence.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our first session is a chance for us to get to know one another and begin shaping your goals for therapy. We’ll review any completed assessments, discuss your main concerns, and explore what you hope to achieve. I’ll listen carefully to your experiences and offer an initial plan to guide our work together, ensuring you feel understood and supported from the start.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I bring warmth, structure, and a deeply evidence-based approach to therapy. I use CBT and DBT skills to help clients identify emotional patterns, manage stress, and practice effective coping tools that promote real growth. My style strikes a balance between compassion and practical strategies, helping you gain insight while also taking meaningful steps toward change. Clients often describe our sessions as supportive, focused, and encouraging.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work best with adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or difficult life transitions. My clients are often motivated to gain a deeper understanding of themselves, develop new coping skills, and work toward achieving meaningful goals. Together, we’ll create a clear path toward feeling more balanced, confident, and fulfilled.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have over 20 years of experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, goal-oriented form of psychotherapy that helps people understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. In therapy, clients learn to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more realistic, balanced thoughts, while also changing behaviors that contribute to distress. CBT uses tools like thought records, cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation, and exposure techniques, often paired with between-session practice to build lasting skills. It is collaborative, skills-based, and effective for conditions such as anxiety, depression, and stress, empowering clients to develop healthier patterns and improve daily functioning.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I have over 5 years of experience using Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based form of psychotherapy designed to help people manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and reduce self-destructive behaviors. It blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness principles, emphasizing both acceptance and change. In therapy, clients learn four core skill areas: mindfulness (staying present and aware), distress tolerance (surviving crises without making things worse), emotion regulation (understanding and managing strong emotions), and interpersonal effectiveness (communicating needs and setting boundaries).