Lisa Pintel, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 30 years in practice

Lisa Pintel is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York with 30 years of practice.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 077262 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1760783534 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 30
Languages: English

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About Lisa

Lisa Pintel is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York with 30 years of practice. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship strain, or big life changes. Her work prioritizes clear steps and steady support so clients can manage day-to-day challenges.

Her approach centers on building practical coping skills and stronger self-esteem. She helps people notice patterns that fuel panic, social anxiety, or low self-worth and then try different ways to respond.

Background and approach

Parenting concerns and questions about life purpose are handled in straightforward, problem-solving conversations. Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person. Lisa emphasizes self-compassion and forgiveness as part of change, while also teaching tools to reduce intense anxiety and panic attacks.

She focuses on concrete strategies you can use between sessions. People often come for help sorting relationship difficulties or for guidance during transitions such as job shifts or family changes. Lisa supports clients in clarifying values and building routines that reflect those priorities.

The work is practical and focused on what will feel manageable next. Over her career she has refined ways to blend goal-focused work with empathetic listening. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Lisa meets clients where they are and helps them move toward greater confidence and clearer direction.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

How evidence-based approaches fit into online care

Lisa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that combine skill teaching with supportive conversation. One common method focuses on reducing anxiety through structured steps that teach breathing, grounding, and gradual exposure to feared situations; this helps with panic attacks and social anxiety by breaking problems into manageable tasks. Another emphasis is on building self-esteem and self-love through guided reflection and behavioral experiments that help people test new ways of relating to themselves and others.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client decide together which techniques to try based on current concerns, goals, and what feels doable. That collaborative process allows adjustments over time so methods match the client's pace and needs.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits for this kind of work. Video calls let the therapist observe nonverbal cues while practicing skills in real time. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to record short updates, get brief coaching between sessions, or fit therapy into busy schedules. These options increase flexibility and help integrate therapeutic tools into everyday life.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Lisa commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, parenting challenges, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include forgiveness, life purpose, panic attacks, self-love, and social anxiety.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on skill-building, self-compassion, and concrete steps clients can use between meetings.

How long has she practiced?

Lisa has three decades of clinical experience working with people facing a range of concerns and life transitions.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and practices in New York.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is provided via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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