Lisa Rakusin, LCSW
California · 11 years in practice
Lisa Rakusin is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, life transitions, and trauma.
License and registration
- LCSW, California
- 76969 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1891920716 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 11
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Lisa
Lisa Rakusin is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, life transitions, and trauma. She writes and speaks plainly, so conversations stay focused on what matters now. Lisa aims to make the first steps feel manageable and clear.
She approaches work with a belief that each person knows their own story best. Sessions emphasize building on strengths and practical steps people can try between meetings.
Background and approach
Lisa uses compassionate listening alongside tools that address thoughts, feelings, and relationships. Over 11 years in practice in California, Lisa has supported people through career shifts, parenting challenges, addiction concerns, and intimacy or relationship struggles. She also works with issues such as ADHD, compassion fatigue, codependency, and mood disorders.
Her background includes helping people cope with aging and family of origin concerns. Therapy sessions blend talking and specific strategies. Lisa draws from attachment-based ideas to look at patterns in relationships.
She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. EMDR is part of her toolkit for addressing distressing memories. Appointments are offered using video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their life.
Lisa encourages a collaborative process - clients set goals and she offers ways to reach them. The focus is on steady, realistic progress that fits each person’s pace.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Lisa lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Codependency
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Mood disorders
- Self-love
- Women's issues
Approaches Lisa names
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approaches that translate well to online care
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns shape present reactions and connections. Online sessions let clients reflect on relationship patterns and practice new ways of relating in real time. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through clear exercises and homework. This approach adapts well to video or messaging because tools and worksheets can be shared and reviewed together. EMDR addresses disturbing memories by pairing guided attention with processing techniques; parts of this work can be integrated into remote sessions when appropriate.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and pacing, then try methods that fit those aims. Clients and therapist check in often to see what’s helping and adjust the plan together.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and varied needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can work for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief updates, reflection between sessions, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to keep consistent work while fitting sessions into everyday life.
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Questions people ask
What types of problems does Lisa help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, and life transitions. Other areas include relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, addictions, ADHD, and career or self-esteem issues.
What is her basic approach in sessions?
Sessions combine warm listening with practical strategies. Work often includes exploring relationship patterns, changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and addressing painful memories when needed.
How long has she practiced?
Lisa has 11 years of professional experience providing clinical social work services in California.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she use online?
Therapy can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what works best for the client.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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