Lisa Andresen is a highly trained and experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who specializes in helping high-achievers and entrepreneurs overcome mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, and shaky self-esteem. She is also proficient in treating trauma, perfectionism, imposter syndrome, procrastination, anger management, low motivation, and trouble focusing. Lisa has studied social work at Columbia University's Columbia School of Social Work and holds a B.A. in Psychology from Stanford University. She integrates evidence-based interventions into individual and group therapy, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).

Lisa has also co-authored research confirming the heightened prevalence of mental health challenges among entrepreneurs and their families, which has been referenced by Forbes and Bloomberg. Her community mental health and UCSF / Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital medical social work background have prepared her for crisis interventions and supporting people of diverse ages, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds. She has worked as a therapist, clinician, and internship coordinator at various organizations like Let's Talk About Anything, Well Clinic, and Momentum for Mental Health.

Lisa's passion for mental health has led her to found a mental health start-up that provided professionals with mentors, coaches, and therapists. She likes to do her part to fill the gap in the clinician shortage and support the rise of mental health tech start-ups. Lisa is familiar with a variety of community resources that can help outside the therapy room.