Online in Virginia
(Online Only)
Hi, I’m Lisa Panelo, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider, passionate about supporting others through life’s challenges. My journey began as a teenager, volunteering wherever there was a need, driven by a desire to make a difference. Since becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 2007, I’ve spent over 25 years walking alongside individuals and families during some of their most difficult and transformative moments. Today, I focus on helping clients explore their strengths, navigate challenges, and move toward meaningful personal growth and their goals.
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Christian, Military / Veterans, Women clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Motivational Interviewing (MI) A collaborative, client-centered approach that strengthens motivation for change. It is especially effective for addictions and health behaviors.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
Approach Description: I come from a psychodynamic therapy background, where I believe that what you have experienced in your past contributes an important role in who you have become today. Our past does not define who we are, while our experiences contribute to who we have become today. My preferred treatment approach is using CBT, where we explore how your thoughts and behaviors contribute to the emotions we feel and how we respond, and that by considering viewing those experiences with a different perspective, we can change our thoughts, feelings and behaviors for the better as well. I also use additional approaches as are helpful to collaborate for treatment unique to each person and situation, as no person, life or experience is exactly the same and we want to use the approach that is best for you.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $160 for ongoing individual sessions, $200 for initial session
- Accepts Insurance
- Anthem BCBS, Aetna, Quest, United Healthcare, Oscar, Optum, Cigna, Sentara Health plans, some Medicaid plans, Authorize Non-Network Tricare provider, also provide superbills for out-of-network
Education & Credentials
Lisa Panelo MS, LCSW, CTMH
- Female
- License # 0904006502
- Licensed in Virginia
- Practicing Since 2007
Education: Master of Science in Social Work with a Minor in Law from Columbia University in New York
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a Minor in Sociology from the University of Virginia
Lisa Panelo Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of Virginia
- Online Therapy Details: Simple Practice secure HIPAA compliant telehealth portal - Meeting links are sent prior to each session.
If life feels overwhelming or harder to manage than usual, we can begin there. I’m here to help you pause, make sense of what’s weighing on you, and reconnect with yourself. I offer therapy through secure and convenient telehealth sessions. Reach out by phone or email for a free consultation, and we can explore whether working together is the right fit.