Lisa Stewart, MSW, MJ, LICSW, SUDPT

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

(she/her pronouns)

Please note: Therapy sessions with Lisa can be in-person at our South Lake Union office on Saturdays, or conveniently held over telehealth Monday through Friday.

If you're looking for a compassionate Seattle therapist who offers weekday telehealth and weekend in-person sessions, I may be a great fit. I work with adults and couples across Washington State on concerns like anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, and parenting stress.

Lisa's specialty areas include:

• Relationships / Marriage / Premarital / Dating
• Individual Adult Therapy
• Communication / Emotional Connection / Vulnerability / Deepening bonds
• Midlife & Later-Life Transitions (relationships, identity shifts, aging, grief, caregiving, intimacy changes)
• Anxiety and Panic
• Depression
• Trauma
• Parenting Challenges
• Stress and Burnout
• Life Transitions (new baby, empty nest, divorce)
• Grief and Loss
• Substance Use
• Living with Serious Illness

Lisa’s Professional Credentials:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
• Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee Certificate (SUDPT) and Certified Prevention Professional
• Educational Staff Associate Certificate (in process)
• Master of Social Work (MSW), University of Washington
• Master of Jurisprudence (MJ), University of Washington School of Law

In therapy, I work alongside you as a trusted partner. Whether we’re focusing on relationship conflict, emotional burnout, or personal growth, we collaborate to reach the goals that matter most to you. I often help clients manage anxiety, improve emotional regulation, and build more fulfilling personal and professional relationships.

I aim to equip each client with tools for long-term success — so that you leave therapy not just feeling better, but with the confidence to navigate future challenges independently. My approach is client-centered, solution-focused, and pragmatic. If therapy with me eventually feels unnecessary because you're thriving on your own, I consider that a success.

For couples counseling, I’ve received special training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy (GMCT) and am currently pursuing certification as a Certified Gottman Therapist. I’ve also worked with survivors of trauma using the Common Elements Treatment Approach through Harborview Center for Sexual Assault and Traumatic Stress. For individual therapy, I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) strategies to address emotional regulation, anxiety, and resilience.

Outside of therapy, I enjoy spending time with loved ones (including furry ones), walking, reading, and attending the theater. I also offer telehealth sessions Monday–Friday and enjoy seeing clients in-person on Saturdays — perfect for those with busy weekday schedules.