About
Lisa Hamilton, LCSW
My professional background is in medical, community, and nonprofit settings serving children, teens, and young adults who are living with chronic and life-threatening illness. I have helped many families through a wide range of challenges related to their health, parenting, career, academics, and relationships by providing services ranging from supportive counseling and cognitive behavioral intervention, to crisis management and bereavement support. I have worked closely with patients, parents, caregivers and multidisciplinary medical teams and have witnessed and experienced the life-changing impact of therapy.
Therapeutic Style
I use an integrative approach, incorporating psychodynamic psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My style is compassionate and collaborative, allowing me to meet and work with clients exactly where they are.
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Therapy offers the best opportunity for healing in the context of an authentic, trusting relationship with a provider who sees the client both as an individual and in relationship to their family, community, and culture. I focus on creating a safe, supportive space where clients can express themselves and explore and address the root causes of their distress.
Education and Training
I have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development from Cornell University and a Master’s degree in Social Work from New York University Silver School of Social Work. I am a graduate of the Post-Master's Certificate Program in Advanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from the NYU Silver School of Social Work. I have also completed training in Prolonged Grief Disorder Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.