Alesha Lieser, LCSW
Therapist

Practice Location:
Willow Lawn & Virtual
Ages Treated:
Children & Adolescents: 11+
Adults: 18-45
Primary Areas of Clinical Interest & Expertise:
· ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression
· Grief, Pet Loss
· Life Transitions (divorce, college, etc)
· Coping with Chronic Illnesses
Background:
Alesha Lieser (she/her) a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with pre-teens, teens, young adults, and adults. She has experience providing therapy and case management in a variety of settings, including inpatient and outpatient hospital programs, community-based services, and private practice. Alesha uses a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and solution-focused approaches to meet clients where they are. She enjoys working with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief, trauma, chronic illness, and major life transitions (divorce, preparing for college, starting a new job, etc). Her approach is trauma-informed, culturally competent, compassionate, and creative. Alesha is also pursuing her certification for Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT).
Alesha was born and raised near Chicago, IL. She moved to Richmond, VA in 2018 and has enjoyed learning all that the city has to offer. Outside of work, Alesha is a passionate lover of books, enjoys spending quality time with her family, and cuddling with her three cats (Hazel, Pickle, and Salem) as well as her dog (Ava). She is also fond of fishing, discovering new music, and frequenting the many coffee shops of Richmond.
Education:
Aurora University- MSW 2016
Licenses and Certifications:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, VA #0904011032
While Alesha is contracted with the following insurance payers, we recommend contacting your insurance company to determine if your plan has any restrictions or limitations:
- Anthem (Commercial and Medicaid)
- Aetna (Commercial)
- Cigna
- Molina Complete Care of Virginia Medicaid
- Optima (Commercial and Medicaid)
- Optum/ UnitedHealthcare (Commercial and Medicaid)