About Our Practice
Our Practice History & Philosophy
Lisa Ligammari Counseling Services & Associates was founded with a simple but deeply held mission: to provide accessible, compassionate, and high-quality mental health care to individuals and families throughout New Jersey. What began as a single clinician’s commitment to empowering her community has grown into a trusted group practice of licensed professionals, united by a shared belief in the power of healing, connection, and growth.
Our philosophy is rooted in the understanding that meaningful change begins with trust. We know that taking the first step toward therapy takes courage, and we honor that by showing up for every client with empathy, respect, and genuinely personalized care. Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, grief, or the weight of everyday stress, our clinicians bring both clinical excellence and human warmth to every session.
At Lisa Ligammari Counseling Services & Associates, we draw on a diverse range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches — including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), psychodynamic analysis, strengths-based interventions, mindfulness, and person-centered support. This breadth of methods allows us to meet each client exactly where they are and tailor treatment to their unique needs, goals, and strengths.
Over the years, we have helped countless clients deepen their self-understanding, build resilience, strengthen their relationships, and develop lasting tools for navigating life’s challenges. We don’t just work to alleviate symptoms — we work to help every person who walks through our doors feel truly heard, supported, and empowered on their journey toward a healthier and more fulfilling life.
Lisa F. Ligammari, LCSW
Founder & Lead Clinician
Lisa F. Ligammari, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over two decades of professional experience in mental health care. As the founder and driving force behind the practice, she brings deep clinical insight, compassion, and a client-centered approach to her work. Lisa is certified in psychodynamic analysis, clinical supervision, divorce mediation, crisis debriefing, and grief counseling — qualifications that reflect both her commitment to excellence and her breadth of expertise.
Throughout her career, Lisa has worked with a wide range of clients — from young children engaging in play therapy to adults and families seeking support for life’s most pressing concerns. She specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflict, stress management, and more, always tailoring her methods to the unique goals and strengths of each individual.
Mission Statement
To provide compassionate, personalized, and evidence-based mental health services that support healing, growth, and resilience — for individuals, couples, and families across New Jersey.
Our Core Values
Compassion
We honor each person's story with genuine care and empathy, meeting every client where they are without judgment.
Collaboration
Therapy is a shared journey. We work with you — not just for you — every step of the way.
Integrity
We uphold the highest standards of professional ethics, confidentiality, and clinical practice.
Growth
We believe in lifelong learning — for our clients and for ourselves — and remain committed to the most current, effective care.
A Team Approach to Care
At Lisa Ligammari Counseling Services & Associates, we believe that great care is never one-size-fits-all. Our clinicians bring a rich range of training, specialties, and therapeutic styles — from play therapy with young children to integrative approaches for teens, adults, and families. We work collaboratively, not just with our clients, but with one another — drawing on each other’s expertise to ensure every person in our care receives thoughtful, well-rounded support. When you work with one of us, you have the whole team behind you.
Office Environment
Our offices in Manalapan and Colts Neck, New Jersey are designed to feel like a breath of fresh air — warm, welcoming spaces where you can leave the outside world behind and focus entirely on yourself. We’ve created environments that balance comfort with professionalism, so you feel at ease from the moment you walk through the door. Whether you’re joining us in person or connecting virtually via telehealth, you’ll always have a safe, confidential, and supportive space that’s fully centered on your healing and growth.
Commitment to Professional Development
We hold ourselves to the same standard of growth we encourage in our clients. Our clinicians are dedicated lifelong learners — regularly attending trainings, workshops, and clinical supervision to stay at the forefront of mental health care. Because our clients deserve the best, we are always evolving, deepening our expertise, and bringing the most current, effective therapeutic approaches into every session.