Lisa McCarty

Lisa McCarty is a freelance writer and journalist with over two decades of writing and editing experience. She writes about mental health, trauma, and caregiving. She’s published dozens of articles and essays for a variety of national publications including: The New York Times, The Washington Post, New York Magazine, TIME Magazine, Los Angeles Times, Slate, The Guardian, Women’s Health Magazine, SELF, Popsugar, Newsweek, TODAY Show, and others. Lisa has also appeared on many podcasts including The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide, The OCD Confessional, Radio Health Journal, Postpartum Support International, Infertility & Me, and more.

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Prior to writing reported articles and personal essays full-time, Lisa spent 11 years running her own independent PR firm working with women-owned business leaders to raise their profile, pitch to national media, and secure interviews with top outlets like Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and many others. In addition, Lisa has spent over a decade working in other fields like advertising and communications.

 

She currently lives in Arlington, Virginia with her husband, her two children, and two golden retrievers.