Lisa Bradford
LCSW providing trauma-focused, client-centered therapy in Virginia
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About
Lisa Bradford, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in Virginia with 35 years of direct care experience. She has worked with individuals, families, and groups on concerns that include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress, personality disorders, grief, addictions, and a range of relationship and life transition issues. Additional focus areas listed in her practice include adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, cancer, caregiver stress, and veteran and armed forces issues.
Her clinical approach is client-centered and collaborative. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to develop individualized plans. Her work includes attention to caregiver stress, problem solving for ongoing mental health conditions, and supports for recovery-oriented goals while avoiding judgment.
She has experience addressing anger, self-esteem, parenting and intimacy-related concerns, career questions, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and end-of-life and hospice-related counseling. Clients work with her to set clear goals and to build practical steps toward change using strategies selected from evidence-informed approaches noted above.
Her clinical approach is client-centered and collaborative. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to develop individualized plans. Her work includes attention to caregiver stress, problem solving for ongoing mental health conditions, and supports for recovery-oriented goals while avoiding judgment.
She has experience addressing anger, self-esteem, parenting and intimacy-related concerns, career questions, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and end-of-life and hospice-related counseling. Clients work with her to set clear goals and to build practical steps toward change using strategies selected from evidence-informed approaches noted above.
- Location:
- Virginia, United States
- Years Experience:
- 35
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Depression, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Cancer, Dissociation, Domestic violence, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Personality disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Traumatic brain injury
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: VA LCSW 0904006441
- NPI Number: 1548222078
- License: LCSW (Virginia)
Remote sessions with collaborative, skills-focused methods
Lisa Bradford provides online options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to support therapeutic work from her Virginia practice. These formats are used to maintain ongoing contact, practice skills between meetings, and adapt the way sessions are delivered to client needs. This profile indicates she does not accept international clients.
She uses Client-Centered Therapy to build a collaborative working relationship that begins by meeting clients where they are and identifying shared goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to practice concrete coping strategies. Trauma-Focused Therapy is applied when trauma or abuse is part of the history, guiding careful, paced work on trauma-related concerns.
Those who choose to work with her can expect a partnership that focuses on setting individualized plans and applying practical steps toward goals. Session billing uses a subscription arrangement that can be canceled at any time.
How much clinical experience does Lisa Bradford have?
She has 35 years of direct care experience working with individuals, families, and groups.
What are her professional credentials and license information?
She is licensed as an LCSW. License details: VA LCSW 0904006441.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English.
Where is Lisa Bradford based?
She practices in Virginia.
What communication methods are available for working together?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
This profile indicates she does not accept international clients.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy relationship with her?
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