Lisa Skalla, LCSW
Lisa Skalla, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Pronouns: she/her
Welcome, and thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. I’m Lisa, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker here at Deep Eddy Psychotherapy and I wanted to share a bit about my background and approach. Your comfort and trust are paramount, and I am here to support you in making an informed decision about whether we can work together effectively.
Who I Work Best With:
- Young Adults
- Adults
- Seniors
- Veterans
What I Work With:
- ADHD
- Aging
- Anxiety and Panic Attacks
- Bipolar Disorder
- Boundaries/Assertiveness
- Childhood Abuse or Neglect
- Chronic Illness
- Conflict with Friends
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Existential Issues
- Gender Identity (LGBTQ+)
- Grief or Loss
- Lack of Emotional Awareness
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Not Happy or Satisfied with Life
- Pain Management
- Perfectionism
- Personal Growth
- Self-Esteem/Negative Self-Talk
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual Identity (LGBTQ+)
- Shame
- Social Anxiety
- Spiritual Growth
- Stress/Burnout
- Stress-Related Illness
- Trauma/PTSD
- Women’s Issues
Treatment Preferences:
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- EMDR via Telehealth
- Expressive Arts
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Transpersonal
- Trauma Focused
- Deep Brain Reorienting
My Therapeutic Style
I have extensive training and experience in trauma, chronic pain, chronic illness, grief, and major life transitions. My work focuses on PTSD, anxiety, and depression, especially when tied to medical complexities, prolonged stress, or identity exploration. I help clients understand how these challenges impact their emotions, bodies, and relationships, so they can navigate them in a way that feels manageable and meaningful.
Many of my long-term clients come to me dealing with trauma, chronic pain and the emotional weight of ongoing stress — challenges that don’t simply resolve with time. They often struggle with feeling disconnected from themselves while navigating significant life transitions, relationship difficulties or grief. What connects many of their stories is a desire to move forward authentically, even when facing situations without simple solutions.
I take a grounded yet flexible approach, balancing practical tools with deeper exploration. My goal is to provide therapy that is consistent, supportive, and adaptable to both immediate and long term needs. I approach therapy as a collaborative learning lab of the self. I primarily use EMDR, Narrative Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), blending in mindfulness, somatic work, and creative expression when helpful. My goal is to weave these approaches in a way that feels natural, practical, and supportive of each person’s unique pace.