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Lisa Kays
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
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Lisa Kays

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW (she, her)

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1800 R Street NW, Suite C-8, Washington, DC 20009
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I work with clients who are distressed or confused by why they engage in the behaviors they do, whether it's addiction, anger, or relationship difficulties and challenges. I believe this is because my stance is non-judgmental and I genuinely believe that all behavior is rational given past experience or the actual situation, even if it is not helpful in the present. I work to help clients navigate how these behaviors may have arisen, to develop self-compassion, and then to provide support and strategies to do the hard work of adopting new, more helpful behaviors.
I work with clients experiencing a broad range of challenges, including relationship difficulties, life transitions and adjustments, addiction, trauma, abuse, narcissistic abuse and gaslighting, procrastination, decision-making, anxiety, depression, family-of-origin challenges, and grief and loss. I also have great spidey senses for diagnoses.
I am licensed to provide therapy and supervision in DC, Virginia, Maryland, Oregon and New Jersey. I run a Pay What You Can Supervision Group for pre-licensed social workers in those states where group supervision is allowed. I also have an associate, directly under my supervision, who has lower fees and may be a great fit for you.
Lisa Kays now for a free 15 minute consultation

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Lisa Kays PLLC

1800 R Street NW

Suite C-8

Washington, DC 20009

I am serving patients through the COVID19 pandemic via HIPAA-compliant Zoom. I continue to offer individual, couples and group therapy.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Addiction and Depression 
$235 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Video intro with updated hair! 15 seconds is not long, so if you want to know more, please email and ask!
Lisa Kays
Connect with Lisa Kays
Photo of Lisa Kays, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Lisa Kays PLLC

1800 R Street NW

Suite C-8

Washington, DC 20009

I am serving patients through the COVID19 pandemic via HIPAA-compliant Zoom. I continue to offer individual, couples and group therapy.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Addiction and Depression 
$235 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Video intro with updated hair! 15 seconds is not long, so if you want to know more, please email and ask!
Lisa Kays

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $235
  • Couple Sessions $235
  • Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of Network
"
I don't accept insurance, but I do provide a Superbill and those with out-of-network coverage may get some portion reimbursed. Alternatively, if my rates are not doable on a weekly basis, I offer bi-weekly or monthly sessions. I also have an associate at a lower rate who is directly supervised by me
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Photo of Lisa Kays, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Lisa Kays
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
"
I don't accept insurance, but I do provide a Superbill and those with out-of-network coverage may get some portion reimbursed. Alternatively, if my rates are not doable on a weekly basis, I offer bi-weekly or monthly sessions. I also have an associate at a lower rate who is directly supervised by me
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Photo of Lisa Kays, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Lisa Kays
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of District of Columbia / LC50079786 Lisa Kays
  • License: Maryland Board of Social Work 16958 / 2014
  • License: Virginia Board of Social Work 0904012378 / 2020
  • Attended Catholic University, Graduated 2011
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I am licensed in Washington, DC, Virginia, Maryland, Oregon and New Jersey. I can provide clinical supervision to social workers in Washington, DC, Virginia, Maryland and Oregon.
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Photo of Lisa Kays, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Lisa Kays
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
"
I am licensed in Washington, DC, Virginia, Maryland, Oregon and New Jersey. I can provide clinical supervision to social workers in Washington, DC, Virginia, Maryland and Oregon.
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Photo of Lisa Kays, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Lisa Kays
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Addiction
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Body Positivity
  • Codependency
  • Divorce
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Spirituality
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans
  • Women's Issues
"
I work with individuals struggling with relationship issues, which may be relationship with children, parents, co-workers, a substance, or themselves. Many of my clients have experienced narcissistic abuse or gaslighting or some form of chronic, relational trauma in their past. My style is informed by a number of theories and orientations, and is conversational, nonjudgmental, and dare I say, fun?
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Photo of Lisa Kays, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Lisa Kays
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
"
I work with individuals struggling with relationship issues, which may be relationship with children, parents, co-workers, a substance, or themselves. Many of my clients have experienced narcissistic abuse or gaslighting or some form of chronic, relational trauma in their past. My style is informed by a number of theories and orientations, and is conversational, nonjudgmental, and dare I say, fun?
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Photo of Lisa Kays, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Lisa Kays
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

Basic semi-conversational French

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

Basic semi-conversational French

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Eclectic
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Energy Psychology
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Expressive Arts
  • Feminist
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Transpersonal
  • Trauma Focused
"
I do not have a hammer, as you are not a nail. I draw from many modalities to craft a therapy experience that works for each individual. My primary philosophy is one of being client-led, highly validating, and experiential, as well as playful and fun. What we bring to therapy is often serious and painful, and the therapy doesn't always have to be. Healing comes in many forms.
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Photo of Lisa Kays, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Lisa Kays
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
"
I do not have a hammer, as you are not a nail. I draw from many modalities to craft a therapy experience that works for each individual. My primary philosophy is one of being client-led, highly validating, and experiential, as well as playful and fun. What we bring to therapy is often serious and painful, and the therapy doesn't always have to be. Healing comes in many forms.
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Photo of Lisa Kays, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Lisa Kays
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW

Groups

Location

Primary Location

Lisa Kays PLLC

1800 R Street NW

Suite C-8

Washington, DC 20009

"
I am serving patients through the COVID19 pandemic via HIPAA-compliant Zoom. I continue to offer individual, couples and group therapy.
Photo of Lisa Kays, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Lisa Kays
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
"
I am serving patients through the COVID19 pandemic via HIPAA-compliant Zoom. I continue to offer individual, couples and group therapy.
Photo of Lisa Kays, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Lisa Kays
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW