Available
she/her
Lisa PedersenLCSW
High satisfaction rate with clients
Nice to meet you
As a clinician with nearly 30 years of experience, I will walk alongside you. Whether you are feeling worn down by Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), trauma, anxiety, and relationship stress or just need general support, together, we’ll move at a pace that feels safe while using practical, evidence‑based tools to ease obsessive thoughts, calm your nervous system, and improve your relationships. If you’re ready to feel less alone and more supported, let’s begin this journey together.
About Lisa
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Health Net, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Blue Shield of California
Communication Style
Authentic, Calming, Exploratory, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Focus areas
Animal Loss, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Depression, Divorce, Grief, Individual Therapy, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, OCD, Panic, Phobias, Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Self-Harm, Sleep, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Parents, Students
Years of Experience
29+
I provide a safe and supportive space for healing and growth and cannot wait to begin this work together.
License number
#17867
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Prolonged Exposure
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
Languages Spoken
English
Education
MSW - Social Work, Simmons University
Interests
Cuddling with furry friends, creating art and taking photos, spending time with family, and chasing sunsets
License details
Lisa Pedersen,
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
#17867 (exp August 2027)