ABOUT

LISA SCHNEIDER

LCSW

COUNSELING IN

NEW YORK

Connecticut

PENNSYLVANIA

COLORADO

When I established my practice, my goal was simple: to be your partner on the path toward genuine and lasting happiness in your relationships, work, and every aspect of your life.

My mission is to support you as you grow personally and discover joy. Let's empower you with practical tools and insights to gracefully overcome life's challenges.

During our sessions, I'm here to assist you in gaining deeper self-awareness, offering inner clarity to overcome anxiety, stress, worry, and frustration.

Together, we'll explore techniques that promote calmness, peace, and, above all, increased happiness and fulfillment in your life.

Are you ready to embark on this journey?

Let's connect—schedule a session today.

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ABOUT ME

EDUCATION

B.A. STATE UNIVERISTY OF NEW YORK AT GENESEO
M.S.W THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
M.A. THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
CERTIFICATION: SPORT SOCIAL WORK, NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
CERTIFIED CASE MANAGER
LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER IN:
NEW YORK
CONNECTICUT
PENNSYLVANIA
COLORADO
BIO

Lisa Schneider, LCSW, MA, CCM, is a distinguished social worker and psychotherapist based in the New York City Metropolitan Area. With over two decades of experience, she currently serves as the Owner/Operator of A Calm Place Therapy, demonstrating expertise in both clinical and operational management. Lisa is the founder and owner of A Calm Place Therapy, where she provides personalized psychotherapy services with a special focus on women's mental health, including anxiety, stress, fertility issues, and support for new and expectant parents. Additionally, she specializes in working with high-level elite athletes, helping them navigate the unique psychological challenges of their demanding careers. Trained in SPACE and Maternal Mental Health, she excels in creating supportive therapeutic environments tailored to individual needs.
Prior to establishing her private practice, Lisa held several key positions in various healthcare settings. At Garnet Health Medical Center, she managed case management for a Level II Trauma Center, overseeing RNs and social workers, and coordinating complex case management and discharge planning. Her leadership at Jamaica Hospital spanned nearly nine years, where she progressed from Social Worker to Director of Social Work, managing MSW-level staff, spearheading performance improvement projects, and participating in crucial hospital-wide planning and regulatory surveys. Her experience at the Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic as Operations Director further honed her skills in managing free clinics catering to low-income residents.
Lisa's educational background is as impressive as her professional journey. She holds a Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University and an MA in Public Policy and Management from the John Glenn College of Public Affairs at Ohio State. Additionally, she earned her BA in English from SUNY Geneseo. Throughout her career, Lisa has demonstrated a profound commitment to mental health and social work, combining her clinical expertise with robust leadership skills to effect meaningful change in her clients' lives and the broader healthcare community.
AREAS OF FOCUS

⭐️Anxiety
⭐️Depression
⭐️Infertility Journey
⭐️Postpartum anxiety, depression and adjustment
⭐️Birth Trauma
⭐️Medical Anxiety
⭐️Worry and stress
⭐️Life transitions
⭐️College adjustment
⭐️Post-College life and Quarter-life Crisis
⭐️Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders
⭐️Test anxiety
⭐️Sports performance and anxiety
⭐️Childhood anxiety
⭐️Stressed-out high achievers
⭐️Wedding stress and anxiety
⭐️Relationships
⭐️Codependence
⭐️Work and Caregiver burnout