Lisa Warden , LMSW, LCSW

Lisa Warden is a licensed social worker who brings a practical, mind-body perspective to therapy. She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and an LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, credentials that reflect advanced training in clinical social work. Before completing college she worked as a massage therapist and that experience informs her awareness of how bodily sensations and physical care can support mental and emotional healing.

Most of her career has focused on supporting people in recovery from trauma, addictions, and personality-related struggles. She has a particular interest in helping clients move out of survival mode so they can reclaim energy for growth and more fulfilling relationships. Watching someone who has endured intense hardship begin to thrive is a central motivating force in her work.

Her approach is warm and flexible, often grounded in gentle humor and practical skill-building. She aims to meet each person where they are, offering encouragement while teaching tools to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning. Lisa blends respect for each client s pace with evidence-informed techniques to help people reach their goals.

She strives to create an environment in which clients feel understood and empowered to make changes, and she welcomes the chance to support people through recovery, life transitions, and relational challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Lisa draws from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help clients build practical skills. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which is often useful for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related concerns. Dialectical behavior therapy emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, making it a common choice for people coping with intense emotions, self-destructive behaviors, or relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lisa works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences, and she adjusts techniques over time so the approach fits each person s life and challenges.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how care is delivered. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow therapists and licensed professionals to maintain continuity of care, accommodate busy schedules, and reach people who live far from a clinician s office. These options make it easier to access regular support and to integrate therapeutic work into day-to-day life.