Dr. Lisa Rasheed, LICSW, LCSW

Dr. Lisa Rasheed welcomes adults who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, grief, anxiety, low self-esteem, life transitions, or struggles with addiction and relationships. She works with people who want practical help to feel more capable and satisfied in daily life. Her approach is down-to-earth and collaborative, with an emphasis on small, sustainable changes.

Dr. Rasheed is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 29 years of clinical experience. She has worked in inpatient and outpatient settings, primary care, medical specialty units, and private practice. Her background includes helping adults across the lifespan with issues such as chronic illness, caregiver stress, bereavement, depression, and psychosocial stressors.

In sessions she partners with people to set clear, realistic goals. She uses a mix of methods including cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered listening, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies. The work often involves learning new skills, practicing small changes, and tracking progress between meetings.

Dr. Rasheed brings a compassionate and straightforward manner to sessions, with a touch of humor when it fits. She aims to create a nonjudgmental space where people can gain clarity and build on strengths. Many clients come away with improved day-to-day coping and a clearer sense of what they want next.

Her training includes a Doctor of Social Work in Advanced Clinical Social Work and Supervision, a PhD in Educational Policy Studies, and a Master of Social Work with a health and mental health concentration. She practices in Georgia and conducts sessions in English.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding your goals. It gives you space to tell your story and to decide what change looks like, while the therapist reflects and helps you find your own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It teaches concrete skills for reducing anxiety, improving mood, and changing unhelpful patterns.

Choosing an approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about needs, goals, and preferences. Together you will try methods that fit your situation and adjust them over time if something isn’t working well.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which online formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone keep regular meetings while managing caregiving, work, or health-related demands. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, client-centered listening, mindfulness exercises, and motivational interviewing to a remote setting to help you practice skills and measure progress.