Lisa Belshaw, LCSW

New Jersey | Online sessions in New Jersey | English | Book with Lisa »

Support for stress, anxiety, and recovery

Details

Name	Lisa Belshaw
Credentials	LCSW
Based in	New Jersey
Licensed in	New Jersey
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	13

About Lisa

Lisa Belshaw is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New Jersey with 13 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and struggles with addiction. She focuses on practical skills that make daily life easier. Lisa aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can speak honestly about their concerns.

She uses Narrative Therapy to help people see the stories they tell about themselves and find new ways to live.

Background and approach

Client-centered work keeps each person’s goals at the center of sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness techniques are used to shift unhelpful thinking and build steady habits. Lisa also draws on Motivational Interviewing when people feel stuck or unsure about change.

That style supports small, realistic steps toward what matters most. In sessions she helps people sort through relationship strain, communication problems, loneliness, and low self-worth. Her approach is practical and collaborative.

She listens first, then works with each person to set clear, achievable goals. Sessions often include skill practice, real-world assignments, and checking progress over time. Lisa works with adults who want clearer thinking, better routines, and stronger self-respect.

She combines storytelling, thoughtful questions, and evidence-based tools to support steady progress. If someone wants straightforward guidance and a focused plan, she helps map the next steps.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues among the things Lisa works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Lisa among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Lisa among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Lisa among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Lisa among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Lisa among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Lisa directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Lisa directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative and skills-based approaches work online

Lisa often uses Narrative Therapy to help people examine the stories they tell about themselves and decide which parts to keep or change; this can be useful for stress, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which means sessions focus on what the person wants most and the therapist follows their lead to build trust and clarity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes that lead to relief from anxiety or depression.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Lisa will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan so the sessions stay practical and relevant.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging provide shorter check-ins and day-to-day support between longer sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and keep consistent progress.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of concerns does Lisa commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship issues, and self-esteem problems. She also focuses on communication problems, isolation and building self-love.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and client-centered. Sessions combine Narrative Therapy with CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to fit each person’s needs.

What is her professional background?

Lisa has 13 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, substance use, and relationship concerns. Her work emphasizes practical change and clearer personal narratives.

Where is Lisa licensed and based?

She is licensed as an LCSW in New Jersey and provides services from that state.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How does payment and cost work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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