Hello, I’m Lisa Skalla, LCSW. I work with individuals dealing with trauma, chronic illness, anxiety, depression, grief, and significant life transitions. My approach is grounded and collaborative. I integrate EMDR, CBT, and Narrative Therapy with mindfulness, somatic practices, and creative expression to address each client’s unique needs. My goal is to create a space that feels steady, compassionate, and responsive to deeper healing.
Lisa Skalla, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (she, her)
- Work best with: Veterans, Individuals with a chronic illness, Domestic Violence: History
- Appointments: Both in-person and telehealth
- Manage Medications: Provides therapy and collaborates closely with our psychiatry team for medication management, available through internal referral if needed.
I have extensive training and experience in trauma, chronic pain, chronic illness, grief, and major life transitions. My work focuses on PTSD, anxiety, and depression, especially when tied to medical complexities, prolonged stress, or identity exploration. I help clients understand how these challenges impact their emotions, bodies, and relationships, so they can navigate them in a way that feels manageable and meaningful.
I primarily use EMDR, Narrative Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), blending in mindfulness, somatic work, and creative expression when helpful. My goal is to weave these approaches in a way that feels natural, practical, and supportive of each person’s unique pace.
I take a grounded yet flexible approach, balancing practical tools with deeper exploration. My goal is to provide therapy that is consistent, supportive, and adaptable to both immediate and long-term needs. I approach therapy as a collaborative learning lab of the self.
In-network and Self Pay
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna/Evernorth
- Employers Health Network
- Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
- Seton Health Plan
- UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialities
Stress-related Illness, Chronic Pain, Grief
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Boundaries / Assertiveness
- Chronic Illness
- Conflict with Friends
- Depression
- Lack of Emotional Awareness
- Life Transitions
- Loss or Grief
- Pain Management
- Stress / Burnout
- Stress-Related Illness
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- EMDR
- Expressive Arts Therapy
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based Interventions
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Person-Centered (Rogerian)
- Relational Life Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Systems Approach
- Transpersonal
Locations
Client Focus
- Age Groups Served: Adults, Older Adults (65+)
- Participant Types: Individual Counseling
- Language Spoken: English