Lisbeth Greist, LCSW

Licensed in Connecticut · 3 years in practice

Lisbeth Greist is a licensed clinical social worker in Connecticut who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and the effects of trauma and abuse.

License and registration

LCSW, Connecticut: 58.014832 · expires July 2026
NPI: 1043958978 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 3
Languages: English

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About Lisbeth

Lisbeth Greist is a licensed clinical social worker in Connecticut who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She speaks plainly and meets clients where they are. Her approach aims to make daily life feel more manageable and to rebuild confidence slowly.

With three years of professional experience, Lisbeth focuses on practical, goal-oriented conversations. She adapts sessions to each person’s needs and works to create realistic steps clients can use between meetings.

Background and approach

She also addresses issues tied to abandonment, control struggles, guilt, shame, and impulsivity. Lisbeth supports those dealing with chronic pain, illness, or disability, and she helps people who feel isolated or who face social anxiety and panic attacks. Her work includes talking through family conflict and the lasting effects of post-traumatic stress.

Sessions look different depending on the person - sometimes problem-solving, sometimes practicing new ways to cope. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in the room. That means listening first, then shaping a plan together.

Progress is framed as steady steps rather than sudden fixes. People who choose Lisbeth can expect a calm, direct style that focuses on clear goals and usable skills. She encourages self-love and practical changes that fit real life.

If someone is ready to try therapy, she helps them move from thinking about change to acting on it.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Online support

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Many evidence-based techniques focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building coping skills. One approach emphasizes identifying and changing thought patterns that increase anxiety or low mood; it helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different, more balanced ways of thinking. Another common approach centers on skills for managing overwhelming feelings and reducing impulsive reactions; it teaches breathing, grounding, and step-by-step behavior changes to regain a sense of control. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose or blend methods based on goals, needs, and what feels most helpful. That means checking in about what is working and adjusting the plan together over time. Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to fit sessions into busy lives. Video works well for face-to-face conversation and visual connection. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be simpler to schedule. Live chat or text messaging lets people check in between meetings or use shorter, on-the-go communication. These options provide flexibility so people can keep making progress even when schedules are tight.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Lisbeth help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, trauma and abuse, and family conflict. Additional focus areas include panic, post-traumatic stress, chronic illness or pain, and feelings of isolation.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and compassionate with an emphasis on clear goals. Sessions combine listening with concrete steps clients can try between meetings.

What is her professional background?

She has three years of professional experience working with people facing anxiety, trauma, and motivation or confidence issues. Her work centers on sensitive, respectful support.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is listed as a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in Connecticut.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

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

What session formats are available?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does pricing work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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