Lisa Gottesman, LCSW
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Lisa Gottesman, LCSW
Practice Owner and Lead Clinician
MSW University of Pennsylvania
BA Psychology University of Delaware
Experience and Background
Lisa received her Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania and has been providing counseling services as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to a range of individuals over the past 15 years.
She is a strengths-based therapist who feels it is important to cultivate a positive view of yourself and identify your strengths to achieve change that is tailored to your specific needs and life experience.
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Through a comfortable and supportive environment, we will work together and use diverse treatment approaches to best fit your needs.
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Treatment Approach
Through the combined use of various treatment modalities we will approach your therapy goals by creating the right treatment fit for you. Below are some examples of techniques that I draw from when working in these different diagnostic areas.
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ADHD, Anxiety, Depression & Behavioral/mood disorders:​
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Strengths Based Therapy
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Narrative Therapy
- Mindfulness Techniques
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​Relational Therapy
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And other methods as appropriate to a client's needs
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Autism Spectrum Disorder work includes aspects of:
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Greenspan Floortime Therapy
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Applied Behavioral Analysis
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Use of basic sign language or picture exchange communication (with non-verbal individuals)
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Sensory Integration Therapy
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Behavioral Plans/Systems for Children (rewards based)
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These are just some of the many therapeutic approaches that we can borrow from as you move towards achieving your personal objectives.
Specialty Areas
Practice Information
"We cannot change anything unless we accept it."
Carl Yung
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Anxiety/Social Anxiety
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ADHD
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Parenting/Post-Partum
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Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Relationship & Family Issues
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Self-Esteem
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Currently providing telehealth only
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Licensed in both PA and NJ