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Lisa Balderman
LCSW

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I’m Lisa Balderman, a licensed clinical social worker who believes therapy should feel like a safe, supportive conversation—not a place where you’re judged or “fixed.” I work with people navigating grief, trauma, motherhood’s challenges, relationship stress, and major life transitions. My style is warm and collaborative, blending compassion with evidence-based methods so you feel supported while also gaining practical tools. Together we’ll slow down, make sense of what feels heavy, and create lasting changes that help you feel grounded, resilient, and connected to yourself.

About Lisa

Location

Virtual, New York

Insurance Accepted

Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Out-of-pocket

Communication Style

Affirming, Authentic, Engaging, Open-minded, Warm

Focus areas

Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Divorce, Family Conflict (1 adult in session), Grief, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Pregnancy/Peripartum/Infertility, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Religious Trauma, Stress, Trauma, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

Blended families, First responders, Geriatric clients, Non-monogamous relationships, Parents, Students

Years of Experience

17+
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Together we’ll slow down, make sense of what feels heavy, and create lasting changes that help you feel grounded, resilient, and connected to yourself.

License number

#80504

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Languages Spoken

English

Education

MSW-2008 University of Toronto BSW-2007 Buffalo State University

Interests

I love soaking up sunny skies—whether by the pool or on a warm getaway. Staying active is important to me, and I make time for daily exercise. Recently, I’ve been enjoying growing my own vegetables at home. I’m also a proud wife and mother of two.