Lisa Kuzman, LISW

Lisa Kuzman is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with 17 years of professional experience, licensed in Iowa and South Dakota and practicing from Iowa. Her LISW credential indicates she is a social worker qualified to practice independently and provide clinical services.

She has supported people through grief and loss, career difficulties, major life transitions, and executive and professional coaching. Her background includes work with trauma and abuse, stress and anxiety, LGBT concerns, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and a range of related life challenges.

Lisa works from a trauma-informed perspective, shaping conversations and treatment plans to fit each person’s situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all method. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every interaction and adapts her approach to the needs and goals clients bring to therapy.

Recognizing that reaching out for help takes courage, she frames the therapeutic process as a supportive partnership. Lisa aims to help clients explore practical steps forward, manage emotional burdens, and build skills that align with their values and life priorities.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client’s lead to explore feelings and goals. It helps people who want collaborative support to clarify values, improve self-understanding, and make meaningful changes.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to help manage stress and emotional reactivity. It can be useful for anxiety, coping with life changes, and building awareness that supports healthier responses to difficult emotions.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented approach that helps people resolve ambivalence and find personal motivation for change. It pairs well with career coaching, habit change, and situations where small practical steps lead to improved functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lisa will work with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time in collaboration with the client and other licensed professionals if needed.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, manage transportation limits, and access consistent support from a licensed therapist regardless of location within the licensed area.