Lisa Fargnoli , LICSW

Lisa Fargnoli is a LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) with 22 years of clinical experience, practicing in Massachusetts. She brings years of work with diverse populations and a broad clinical focus that includes stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationship and family difficulties, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, parenting challenges, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Her additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, body image, chronic pain and illness, co-morbidity, communication problems, dissociation, guilt and shame, hospice and end-of-life counseling, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, personality disorders, self-harm, and sexual assault and abuse.

Mindfulness is a central element of her practice - she is an authorized Oasis trainer and incorporates mindfulness exercises to help soothe the mind and body. Her clinical style is warm, honest, and interactive, and she uses appropriate humor to create connection and ease during difficult conversations. She emphasizes practical tools alongside emotional support, helping people build skills to manage symptoms and face life transitions.

Lisa approaches therapy as a partnership, encouraging clients to explore change at their own pace while offering steady support and evidence-informed techniques. She aims to help people feel understood, strengthen their self-belief, and move toward clearer goals and improved day-to-day functioning.

Trauma-Informed, Mindfulness-Based Online Care

Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people process traumatic experiences by gently addressing memories and symptoms while building coping skills. It is useful for individuals with PTSD, complex trauma histories, or ongoing stress related to past events. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing practical strategies to change them - it is effective for anxiety, depression, mood regulation, and many day-to-day challenges. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple attention practices that can reduce reactivity and increase emotional grounding - it supports stress reduction, improved focus, and better emotion regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lisa works collaboratively with each person to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She combines evidence-based techniques with mindfulness practices and tailors plans so clients can build skills at a manageable pace.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions may take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing people to access licensed professionals and therapists from different locations and at times that fit busy lives. This range of options supports consistent care and makes it easier to maintain progress between sessions.