Clarissa Lane

Trauma-informed clinician focused on practical change

LCSW Virginia

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Clarissa

Clarissa Lane is an LCSW practicing in Virginia with eight years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma and related challenges.

Background and approach

She centers her work on the belief that each person is the expert on their own life and brings existing strengths to the therapeutic process, guiding clients to apply those strengths to situations like grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, anger, and major life transitions.

Her approach blends practical, evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with client-centered listening, DBT skills, EMDR when appropriate, and mindfulness practices to help reduce distress and improve daily coping.

Clarissa also brings attention to areas including relationship and family problems, compassion fatigue, end-of-life and hospice concerns, body image and codependency, and issues related to veterans and the armed forces. She invites a collaborative pace that meets clients where they are while helping them shape clear goals and workable strategies.

Clarissa frames therapy as a partnership: she offers professional guidance while encouraging clients to draw on their own resilience and values as they work toward meaningful, practical change.

How evidence-based methods translate to online care

Clarissa draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and build practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety and depression. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy principles to create a respectful, empathetic environment where clients’ perspectives and priorities shape the work. When trauma processing is needed, she may integrate EMDR as a tool for addressing distressing memories and related symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to presenting concerns, clarify goals, and discuss which methods may suit a client's needs and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress and comfort levels evolve.

Online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility for scheduling and let clients engage from different locations across Virginia. These options support consistent access to therapy while allowing sessions to fit into busy routines, making it easier to pursue ongoing skill-building and therapeutic work.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Clarissa often address with clients?

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem struggles, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, anger, and coping with life changes.

What is her general approach to therapy?

Her style combines client-centered listening with practical, evidence-informed techniques such as CBT, DBT skills, EMDR, and mindfulness to create tailored strategies for daily coping and symptom relief.

How long has she been practicing?

She has eight years of professional experience delivering behavioral health services in clinical settings.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds the credential LCSW with licence details VA LCSW 0904016578 and practices in Virginia.

Which languages does she offer therapy in and can she see international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

In what formats are sessions available?

Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

How are fees and payment structured?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsDomestic violenceFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Virginia

Languages

English