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I am a Mental Health Counselor Licensed in Virginia with experience in direct care for over 30 years. I have worked with individuals, families and groups. I specialize in working with Depression, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective disorder, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD and personality disorders. I particularly enjoy helping people gain hope and recovery thru personal change. I have helped numerous individuals with Mental Health Recovery, Caregiver Stress, and problem solving to manage their illnesses.
My counseling style is warm and nurturing. I enjoy partnering with my patients to work toward change. I believe in being genuine and meeting my patients where they are. I have a very much patient centered approach and do not believe in judgement. I normally use a variety of techniques including Cognitive Behavioral, Rational Emotive Therapy, Solution Focused and Mental Health Recovery and Wellness approaches. I will work with you to set up an individual plan for change and care. Together we will work toward your goals.
It takes a great deal of courage to admit that what you have been doing is not working . It takes even more courage to ask for help. If you are at this point, I would really like to partner with you.
Professional experience
33yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyTrauma, AbuseGriefDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Domestic violence, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Military and veterans issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Traumatic brain injury
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Lisa Bradford. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
The care and understanding given by Lisa Bradord is one that is genuine. Due to her experience with people who have/had PTSD, anxiety, and trauma, she is simply the best!
Written on Oct 18, 2024 after therapy with Lisa for 2 years and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
She's amazing!! The worksheets help so much!
Written on Aug 19, 2024 after therapy with Lisa for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is kind and compassionate with a strong background and experience.
Written on Jan 16, 2024 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Lisa is a very compassionate person, who listens to my concerns. She has provided guidance on how to make better decisions, how to react to stress-causing situations, and how to express my emotions in a more constructive way. Lisa responds very quickly when I reach out to her. I cannot recommend Lisa Bradford enough, she has changed my life for the better.
Written on Nov 15, 2022 after therapy with Lisa for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and anger management
I love working with Lisa! She understands the issues and is willing to help in multiple ways. I appreciate her flexibility.
Written on Jun 25, 2022 after therapy with Lisa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
I found Miss Lisa to be kind, patient, and knowledgeable about my areas of struggle. She helped me open up and offered great resources, such as paperwork and books, to help me at home. It is a pleasure to have her as my therapist.
Written on Jun 17, 2022 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion
Thank you
Written on Jun 10, 2022 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and parenting issues
I have enjoyed Lisa so much. She's a kind soul and very knowledgeable. She always had great tools to implement into my situation. I have tried to implement them consistently and continue to notice positive changes. She's the best!
Written on Apr 14, 2022 after therapy with Lisa for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
She is excellent. Well balanced and understanding. She offers real world experience to help relate what I am experiencing.
Written on Jul 27, 2021 after therapy with Lisa for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
I can’t come up with the right words to describe how much I cherish my sessions with Lisa. She has become apart of my daily life. Her resources, worksheets and suggestions have guided me and helped me walk a clear path. She is flexible and always lets you know she’s a call away. She is kind and a great listener.
Written on Jul 19, 2021 after therapy with Lisa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Lisa is a great listener. She is someone I’ve learned to trust with my feelings and I can honestly express myself to her. And that means a lot in getting the help I need.
Written on Jun 26, 2021 after therapy with Lisa for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I enjoy Lisa’s approach to listening to me and sharing resources. She is transparent in her communication and also accommodates for any schedule changes. I appreciate her honesty with me. She is a gem
Written on May 26, 2021 after therapy with Lisa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Lisa is very attentive and always listens to me when I have something to say. She is down to earth and is very honest about her stance.
Written on May 09, 2021 after therapy with Lisa for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I’ve only had two sessions with her but I love how open she is and kind hearted she is about my feelings towards things others aren’t.
Written on Apr 23, 2021 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Lisa is awesome. She's patient, caring, and never judgmental. She has great advice as well. Highly recommended!
Written on Mar 31, 2021 after therapy with Lisa for 6 months on issues concerning coaching
Lisa listens, she doesn’t push anything upon me. She is kind and gentle, seems to know what I need and she understands/cares about me. I am deeply grateful for her.
Written on Mar 18, 2021 after therapy with Lisa for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Lisa is very good at listening, she is supportive and provides valuable resources to help me overcome my issues. I also like the way she shares personal experiences, this makes it easier for me to open up to her. She is also very flexible with her time, when I request a time, other than the slots she has available, she will try to accommodate me. She is warm, personable and professional, I would definitely recommend her as a counselor.
Written on Feb 28, 2021 after therapy with Lisa for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and parenting issues
I've only had a couple of live sessions with Lisa, but it's going very well. I'm not great at talking about myself and my problems, but she is helping me with that. She seems very attentive and I believe she cares about my issues. I'm hoping this therapy will help me. It's something I've needed for years.
Written on Jan 15, 2021 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Lisa is a wonderful, honest listener. She always offers helpful resources, and her wealth of knowledge is an incredible asset to have by your side to help you along your journey. She’s also an awesome person!
Written on Dec 18, 2020 after therapy with Lisa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I am fairly new here to Better Help, and I want to say that Lisa Bradford has been so beyond helpful to me, even from the first visit. She listens, understands and always has multiple ways to work through anything I am going through. From the first visit I felt like I had known her from years.
Written on Nov 25, 2020 after therapy with Lisa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
I really like my counselor! She's helped me through a tough time, and I feel as though I'm getting much better.
Written on Nov 24, 2020 after therapy with Lisa for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Miss Lisa is a joy. Chatting with her brought value to my life. I can tell by her expertise the type of lives she has changed and her honesty gives me hope for me. I love direct and that's what is needed.
Written on Sep 29, 2020 after therapy with Lisa for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
Lisa has provided me with so many tools to reflect inward about my issues. She’s given me renewed hope and passion that I can overcome my issues! I highly recommend working with her. Her respectful warm atmosphere coupled with the right tools is a path for success!
Written on Sep 06, 2020 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Ms.Bradford has definitely helped me take a turn for the right direction. I used to be weary about therapy until I signed up and it has been one of the best decisions I’ve made. She is a great listener and she will show you the proper tools to feel better and add them to your routine.
Written on Aug 17, 2020 after therapy with Lisa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties
Super great and kind, very easy to talk to!
Written on Aug 11, 2020 after therapy with Lisa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Lisa has been critical in my ability to recover from and receive the mental healing I deserve. I can't believe I got so lucky.
Written on Jul 27, 2020 after therapy with Lisa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Lisa has been very helpful in listening with acceptance. She was comfortable to talk about herself too, unlike other therapists who may just keep silent. Her worksheets were very timely and relevant. There was no judgement, and my work with her was very helpful and something I wouldn't have done alone in this time.
Written on Jul 21, 2020 after therapy with Lisa for 1 month on issues concerning intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Lisa has been a great help to me in my time of need! She asks questions that help me look deeper into myself and my actions. She is very patient and creates a warm atmosphere that makes me feel comfortable to open up.
Written on Jun 24, 2020 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Lisa is great! She always listens to your needs and if you get off topic she always connects the conversation back to what you should be talking about which makes opening up a lot easier. When I talk to Lisa I feel like she really cares about what I’m going through and about my path to recovery. She often celebrates small achievements which makes me feel more confident moving forward.
Written on May 28, 2020 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Ms. Bradford is a wonderful, intelligent, and caring counselor. I have such respect for her and I feel so respected by her. She makes me feel comfortable and provides me with excellent techniques to improve my mental health. Her kindness also goes a very long way. She quite literally betters my life and I am so grateful for her.
Written on May 27, 2020 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
In a very short time Lisa has provided me with great tailored support to help me navigate my symptoms and helps me play a positive roll in my mental health. She is responsive and I find the platform (phone/computer) great for getting fresh thoughts out in a timely fashion.
Written on May 26, 2020 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
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