
lisa cerullo, Ph.D
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Chester Springs, PA
Online only
Free initial consultation
About me
Every day gives you choices, sometimes too many choices. Yet, it is “your” choice to make today or tomorrow. Through practicing as a psychotherapist for the past ten years, being a parent, professor, and an athlete I have experienced many people having difficulties making choices. So many of us get stuck with feelings of depression, fear and anxiety that making even one choice becomes too difficult. It helps to have someone assist by listening, guiding and being a support. This role is a role that I feel comfortable with as a therapist. My therapeutic style is best described as engaged, organic and supportive. I work hard with my clients with helping them build up their existing strengths and acquiring new strengths and skills. Each therapeutic session we will assess your concerns, struggles and needs to establish a game plan that you will be able to work with and use on a daily basis. These established skills will strengthen your foundation of being your true self & wellbeing.
I have worked in the field of mental health illnesses and substance use for the past ten years. As a therapist, I have counseled clients between the ages of 14 and 80 years individually and in-group settings. My clinical areas of concentration include various mental health issues, such as, bipolar, depressive disorders, PTSD, attention deficit disorders and substance abuse disorders. I have facilitated many types of groups, which have included women, adolescents, intensive outpatient, and relapse prevention.
I received my doctorate degree at Widener University and hold two master degrees in health, fitness and lifestyle management and social work. My bachelor degree is in clinical psychology. I am an adjunct professor for Widener University and Harcum College teaching courses on addiction and mental health disorders. I provide individual and group supervision to therapist for credentialing toward their clinical license.
Through the years I have completed twenty. two marathons, several triathlons and have challenged myself with two ultra-marathons. When I am not working or running, I enjoy the company of my family two cats and two golden retrievers.
License
License(s)
Board certification
Education
Widener University
West Chester University
University of Utah
Long Beach State University California
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$90 - $150Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Check
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paypal
- Credit Card
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
Accepted insurance plans
- United Healthcare
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Health Partners
- Cigna
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Optum
- Quest
Specialties and clinical interests
- Alcohol or Drug Use/Addictions
- Alzheimer's & Dementia
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Betrayal Trauma
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Career
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Domestic Abuse/Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Gambling
- Grief & Loss
- Life Coaching
- Mental Health Professionals
- Nutrition
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Personality Disorders
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Relationships
- School Performance
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep Disorders
- Spirituality
- Sports Performance
- Stress/Stress Management
- Substance Use Disorders
- Suicidality
- Trauma & PTSD
- Violence
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Medication Management
- Mindfulness
- Safe & Sound Protocol
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- Single Parents
- 12-Step Programs
- Cancer Survivors
- Trauma Survivors
Faith-based specialties
- Christianity
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
- Couples
Languages
- English