- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Self-esteem work
About Lisa
Lisa Pintel is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of practice in New York. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety and on points of life that often feel overwhelming. Her style is straightforward and compassionate, aimed at people who want clear tools and steady support.
She helps with relationship concerns and parenting challenges, and works with people trying to rebuild self-esteem after difficult experiences. Lisa pays attention to panic attacks and social anxiety, and she offers ways to handle those sudden, intense moments. She also supports clients who are searching for life purpose or learning to practice more self-love and forgiveness.
Sessions are collaborative. The therapist and client set goals together and pick strategies that can fit into everyday life. Expect practical steps to try between sessions, and regular check-ins to see what’s working and what needs adjusting.
Her approach blends current, evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a person-centered attitude. That means clinical methods are used alongside attention to each person’s story and values. Lisa aims to help people build resilience so they can manage stress now and in the future.
People often come with immediate problems and longer-term questions about identity or purpose. Lisa meets both kinds of concerns and helps create a plan that fits the client’s pace and priorities.
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques guide the work. One common approach focuses on building coping skills for anxiety and panic, teaching breathing and grounding methods plus step-by-step exposure to feared situations. This helps reduce the intensity and frequency of panic or social anxiety over time.Another frequently used approach emphasizes strengthening self-esteem and relationships through structured conversations and behavioral experiments. It helps people try new ways of relating, practice kinder self-talk, and test changes in everyday situations to see what feels different.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, try methods, and adjust as needed. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay relevant and useful.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking. The main practical benefits are flexibility and convenience: therapy can fit into work breaks, reduce commute time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Different formats can also suit quieter or shorter check-ins, or times when a video session is not practical. Discuss format options when you schedule to find what fits your routine and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting challenges, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include panic attacks, social anxiety, forgiveness, life purpose, and self-love.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She uses evidence-based techniques while tailoring work to each person’s needs and day-to-day life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of clinical experience working with people on a range of life and emotional challenges.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and provides services based in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.