Dora-Lisah St. John(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
New York
Adjustment difficulties & disorders- Anxiety -Child mental health- Loss, grief, and bereavement-Self-esteem-Transition to new parenthood-
Dora-Lisah St. John
(She/Her/Hers)
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Professional statement
With over 10 years of experience as a social worker, Lisah has had the privilege of working with clients from diverse multicultural backgrounds and life experiences. She approaches each relationship with warmth, compassion, and understanding, using various therapeutic modalities to enhance engagement in the healing process. Lisah believes therapy should be a collaborative journey, where clients feel safe and supported in their self-exploration. Her goal is to create an environment conducive to meaningful growth, self-reflection, and self-discovery. By fostering a strong therapeutic alliance, she empowers clients to navigate their unique challenges while recognizing their inherent strengths. Through active listening and tailored strategies, she helps individuals cultivate resilience and achieve personal transformation. Lisah is dedicated to providing culturally responsive care, ensuring each client’s identity and experiences are honored throughout their therapeutic journey.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 13 years
Cerebral, Therapy Associate , 2024 - Present
Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, Masters, 2013
Licensure
New York: 090954Supervisor: Bridgette Mavec(LCSW 096319)
Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Adjustment difficulties & disorders - Support around adapting to new and/or challenging life circumstances; skill-building for improved stress management and reduction of anxiety.
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Child mental health - Specialized strategies for common childhood disorders including attention issues, attachment problems, behavioral disorders, learning disorders, autism spectrum diagnoses, and feeding or elimination issues.
Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance
Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect
Transition to new parenthood - Working with parents as they adjust to new parenthood
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Children (<12)
- Parents
- Teenagers (13-18)
Locations & Hours
Please note that at this time, I am unable to accept Medicare, Medicaid, or Marketplace plans.
Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna International
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- All Savers Insurance Company
- Allied Benefit Systems
- Cigna
- Golden Rule Insurance Company
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Meritain Health
- Nippon Life Benefits
- Optum
- Oxford Health Plans
- Surest (formerly Bind)
- Trustmark
- UMR
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare Shared Services
- United Healthcare Student Health Plan
- Wellfleet
Out-of-pocket fees
Get reimbursed for sessions with Dora-Lisah St. John
Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your health insurance plan qualifies.
- Individual sessions:$175 (60min)
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