Lisa Panelo (she/her)

MS, LCSW
Accepting Clients

Hello! I'm Lisa, an LCSW in Virginia with over 15 years of mental health experience providing services to teens and adults.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia

Services
  • Individual
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

I work with individuals facing a variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, infertility, and adoption-related experiences. Whether you're navigating a current struggle or working through past experiences, therapy can help you find clarity, build confidence, and reconnect with your sense of hope.

My Background and Approach

I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress. Some issues benefit more from other types of therapy, and some issues benefit more from supportive therapy, gaining strength from knowing you are not alone when coping with issues of infertility or adoption.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that every person deserves respect and brings value to our world. I believe that diversity helps the world be a more interesting place. I believe that all families and family members are to be respected, whether coming together in a traditional or non-traditional way. There are a variety of paths to family building, and love and support are the most important qualities for successful relationships and raising children. I believe that the paths to family building can bring challenges and struggles, and that therapy can be a support to help individuals and couples as they move forward towards their goals.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Person-Centered (Rogerian) Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Depression Infertility
Other Issues
  • Adoption Issues
  • Bipolar
  • Grief or Loss
  • Self-Esteem
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • United Healthcare
  • Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Quest
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity

At A Glance

  • Experience: 8 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $160 - 200/session

Reach out to Lisa