Lisa Bentivenga, LCSW

Licensed in Florida · 17 years in practice

Lisa Bentivenga is a licensed clinical social worker with 17 years of experience.

License and registration

LCSW, Florida: SW11270 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1750725289 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 17
Languages: English

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About Lisa

Lisa Bentivenga is a licensed clinical social worker with 17 years of experience. She offers straightforward, down-to-earth care for people facing anxiety, stress, grief, trauma, and depression. Lisa presents herself in an approachable way so new clients often find it easy to begin talking.

She works with adults and teens and accepts clients in Florida. Her approach is practical and focused on daily life. Sessions typically include talking through current problems, learning new coping skills, and practicing ways to manage mood and stress.

Background and approach

She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address post-traumatic stress, sexual concerns, relationship challenges, and mood disorders. Lisa has worked in many different settings across her 17-year career. That variety helps her see problems from multiple angles and tailor strategies to each person.

She also has experience helping people with adoption and foster care issues, aging and geriatric concerns, chronic pain and illness, and codependency. She supports people from the LGBT community and those exploring nontraditional relationships, including polyamory and kink-informed concerns. Lisa can help with sexual assault recovery, sexual dysfunction, and broader questions about sexuality and life purpose.

Sessions are offered in English and are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Lisa notes that services are provided under a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary by location and therapist availability.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Lisa lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Life purpose
Men's issues
Mood disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Online support

Evidence-based techniques and online options

Lisa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and improve daily functioning. One common approach focuses on building coping skills for anxiety and depression by teaching breathing, thought management, and activity planning to reduce low mood and worry. Another approach addresses trauma and post-traumatic stress by working through current triggers and teaching grounding and emotion regulation tools to lessen distress and improve functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to identify which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Over time they adjust methods based on what helps most and what feels comfortable.

Online therapy offers practical ways to connect. Video calls let people work visually when in-depth conversation is needed. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is desired. Live chat and text-based messaging support ongoing coaching, brief updates, and flexible check-ins between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and reach licensed professionals without traveling.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Lisa commonly address?

She helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and depression. She also supports work or school problems and interpersonal difficulties.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is practical and approachable. Sessions focus on talking through issues and learning skills to manage mood and stress.

How long has she been practicing?

Lisa has 17 years of experience working in multiple clinical settings, which informs a flexible, real-world approach.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and practices in Florida.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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