she/her
Lisa BaldermanLCSW
Nice to meet you
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
Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna/Evernorth, Centivo, Cash (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, Grief, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Pregnancy/Peripartum, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Relationship Concerns, Religious Trauma, Stress, Trauma, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
Geriatric clients, Parents, First responders, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students
Years of Experience
16+
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.
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 - Social Work, University of Toronto
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.