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Lisa Wess

LMSW, Pre-Licensed

Therapist

Schedule at Yorktown-Kiln Creek, VASchedule at Williamsburg – New Town, VA
About Lisa Wess

Lisa Wess is a graduate of the New York University School of Social Work and a current Supervisee in Social Work under the supervision of Marie Cadden, LCSW. She has a passion for empowering individuals to navigate life’s challenges and build fulfilling lives. She has experience in cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapies. Lisa is experienced in helping clients making lasting improvements in areas of trauma, anxiety, PTSD, depression, grief, and parenting struggles. Her approach is rooted in empathy and the power of collaboration. Lisa’s approach fosters a safe and supportive space encouraging clients to use therapy as a time to explore their stories, discover their authentic selves, and grow at their own pace. Whether you need space to release your worries and feel heard or you’re seeking to learn new skills to navigate your world more effectively, she strives to provide that space for you.

Lisa can be found at the following locations:

Specialties:


Aging Behavior Issues Blended Families Domestic Abuse Family Conflict First Responders Grief and Loss Infidelity LGBTQ+ Competency Parenting/Co-Parenting Peer Relationships Self-Esteem Self-Harm Service Members, Veterans, and their Families Trauma Executive Functioning Skills Training Mixed Race & Multi-Cultural Relationships Separation/Divorce Anxiety Bipolar Disorder Borderline Personality Disorder Depression Mood Disorder Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Phobias Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Psychotic Disorders Schizophrenia Anger Management (Anger) Stress Management BIPOC Competency / BIPOC Identified Clinician Women’s Issues Survivors of Sexual Assault Addiction

Insurance Accepted:

  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna
  • Aetna: Medicaid
  • Aetna: PPO/POS
  • All Savers
  • Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield: Medicaid
  • Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield: PPO
  • BCBS/Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • BCBS/Blue Cross Blue Shield: PPO
  • CareFirst BCBS
  • Carelon
  • CHAMPVA
  • GEHA/Government Employees Health Association
  • Magellan
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • PHCS/MultiPlan/Claritev
  • PHCS/MultiPlan/Claritev: Medicare
  • Optum
  • Optum: Medicaid
  • Optum: Medicare
  • Oscar
  • Partners Direct Health
  • Peak Health
  • Self Pay
  • Sentara
  • Sentara: Medicaid
  • UHC Community Plan: Medicaid
  • UHC/UnitedHealthcare
  • UHC/UnitedHealthcare: Medicare
  • UMR
  • United Behavioral Health
  • VA Community Care Network/Optum

Therapy Types:

  • Family Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

Therapeutic Approaches:

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Art Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Play Therapy
  • Relational Life Therapy
  • Solution-Focused/Brief Therapy