Lisa Belshaw, LCSW

Lisa Belshaw is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addiction struggles, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. She uses clear, practical methods to help people make everyday changes. Her style is warm and direct, and she focuses on what will help right now.

Clients can expect conversations that center their goals and strengths. Sessions look at patterns that keep problems going and at small, manageable steps toward change. Lisa uses tools that help people notice thoughts, test unhelpful beliefs, and try new behaviors between sessions.

She draws on cognitive behavioral approaches to identify thinking and behavior patterns linked to distress. She also practices client-centered listening so people feel heard and understood. Mindfulness techniques are offered to build awareness and reduce reactivity during stressful moments.

Motivational interviewing is used when someone feels stuck or unsure about change, helping them clarify why change matters. Narrative ideas are woven in to help people reframe difficult life stories and reclaim agency over their choices.

Lisa works with adults in New Jersey and conducts sessions in English. She aims to create an atmosphere where people can talk honestly, try new strategies, and track small wins that add up over time.

Therapeutic approaches that work well online

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms. It often helps with anxiety, stress, low mood, and patterns that maintain addictive behavior.

Client-centered therapy centers the conversation on the person's goals and experiences. The therapist listens deeply and reflects back what matters most, which can help people feel validated and more able to try new actions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. That collaborative plan can mix techniques from several approaches to fit the individual's needs.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible options. Video is useful for full conversations and interactive exercises, while phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, ongoing encouragement, or when written reflection helps the person process between live sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum between appointments.