About Lisbeth
Lisbeth Helsel is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction. She works with adults who want practical steps and steady support. Lisbeth aims to set realistic goals and encourages open, nonjudgmental conversation.
She uses clear, straightforward methods so clients leave sessions with something to try. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what can change. Sessions move at each person’s pace, with encouragement rather than pressure.
Background and approach
With 26 years of experience, Lisbeth draws on a range of approaches to match different needs. She blends client-centered listening with tools from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused methods. Mindfulness techniques are added when they fit the person’s goals.
Lisbeth helps people work through relationship strain, grief, family of origin issues, and the aftermath of trauma and abuse. She also supports those coping with career shifts, parenting stress, compassion fatigue, and seasonal mood changes. Addiction concerns including drug and alcohol use are a focus area she addresses.
Sessions are offered from her New Jersey practice and conducted in English. She prioritizes clear plans and small steps that people can use between appointments. For someone feeling stuck, she aims to make the path forward practical and understandable.
Online therapy approaches that meet you where you are
Lisbeth commonly uses client-centered work, which focuses on listening closely and building a respectful, nonjudgmental space. That approach helps when someone needs validation and a steady place to sort out feelings.She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at thoughts and actions that keep problems going and teaches practical steps to change them. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, addictive behaviors, and coping with life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lisbeth collaborates with each person to decide what techniques to try first based on goals, comfort, and the pace that feels right. Adjustments are made along the way so methods fit real life rather than a checklist.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video lets people keep face-to-face contact when that helps. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Text and chat options support quick tools, notes between sessions, or a way to stay connected without scheduling a full appointment.
These formats aim to make meeting with a licensed professional easier to fit into busy days and changing routines.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also works with
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Parenting issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Trauma and abuse
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 26 years
- Licensed
- New Jersey
- Languages
- English