Lisa Stanford, LCSW-C

Practicing since: 2023

“A therapist and a client are like a good pair of shoes—it has to be the right fit.”

Lisa Stanford earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. She was drawn to the mental health field through her admiration for the courage, dedication, and hard work individuals demonstrate as they pursue personal growth and healing. Witnessing people make meaningful changes in their lives continues to inspire her and reinforces her belief in the transformative power of therapy.

Lisa is certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and incorporates DBT skills and strategies into her work with clients when appropriate. Her therapeutic style is warm, relatable, and conversational, creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients can feel comfortable being themselves and exploring life’s challenges openly.

Lisa believes that therapy should provide both insight and practical tools. Her goal is to help clients build self-awareness, strengthen self-worth, develop effective coping skills, and cultivate hope as they work toward a more fulfilling and meaningful future.

Lisa Stanford, LCSW-C, is licensed in Maryland (#22178), Virginia (#0904016171), and D.C. (#LC200002430). This clinician currently provides supervision at Safe Harbor Behavioral Care and is not actively seeing clients.