Lisa F. Ligammari
MSW, LCSW
Anxiety | Depression | Trauma | Grief | Relationships | Bipolar Depression | Childhood Disorders | Available in Colts Neck and Manalapan Offices
Years of Experience: 30+ years
Age Ranges Supported: 3 through Seniors
Type of therapy provided: Individual, family, and play therapy
About Lisa
Lisa F. Ligammari, LCSW, opened her practice in 2008. Starting out a solo practitioner in Manalapan, over the years has expanded to adding skilled clinicians and more recently student interns. She also has expanded to two locations, adding a Colts Neck location in 2021.
Lisa is a graduate of William Patterson University, New York University and Graduate of Psychoanalytic Institute. Certifications in the following: MSW, LCSW, PTSD, and has been practicing now for over 30 years.
She treats individuals, couples, and families from children ranging as young as three years old to those in their senior years of life. Lisa has expertise with those challenged with traumas, anxiety, depression, relational difficulties, grief, and bipolar depression and childhood disorders. Lisa is certified in grief counseling, psychodynamic psychoanalysis, play therapy, clinical supervision, crisis debriefing therapy, clinical anxiety treatment, professional mindfulness, school counseling, and disaster relief training.
Lisa has had the pleasure of assisting many wonderful people throughout the years and plans to do so for years to come! She is compassionate, dedicated, warm and professional with the expertise to combine interventions and using various theoretical frameworks to help you start your journey especially tailor made for you!
Education & Certifications
- LCSW licensed in NJ
- Master's Degree from NYU
- Graduate in psychoanalytic program at New Hope Guild for children and adolescents
- Grief Counseling, play therapy, clinical supervision, clinical anxiety, crisis debriefing, school counseling, disaster relief
- AFSP training in specialization of grief specifically for suicide bereavement.
Professional Memberships
- NASW - National Association of Social Workers
Therapeutic Approach

Psychodymamic

Psychoanalysis

Strengths-based and CBT therapy
Specializations
- Grief & Loss: Compassionate support through bereavement and loss
- Relational Difficulties: Therapy for individuals, couples, and families navigating relationship challenges
- Trauma: Specialized care for mood regulation and emotional stability
- Childhood & Adolescent Disorders: Play therapy and clinical support for children ages 3 & up
Insurance & Logistics
- Accepted Insurance: [List plans]
- Session Rates: [If applicable]
- Office Location: [Location]
- Telehealth: YES
Availability & Scheduling
Schedule via TheraSoft Patient Portal
Get In Touch
lisa.ligammari@gmail.com
732-648-6423
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