Lisa Warden, LMSW, LCSW

Lisa Warden is a licensed social worker who brings a practical appreciation for the mind-body connection to her therapeutic work. Before completing college she worked as a massage therapist, an experience that shaped her understanding of how physical experience and emotional healing interact. She has devoted much of her career to supporting people in recovery from trauma, addictions, and personality-related challenges, helping them move out of survival mode and toward a fuller, more engaged life.

Lisa takes particular satisfaction in witnessing clients who have endured severe stress or hardship begin to thrive in ways they once thought impossible. Her style is warm and flexible, and she often uses gentle humor to create ease in sessions. She works to meet each person where they are, offering encouragement alongside practical skills that support change and growth.

She holds the credentials LMSW and LCSW - Licensed Master Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker - reflecting advanced training and clinical experience in social work. Lisa welcomes the opportunity to partner with people facing a range of life challenges and looks forward to supporting clients as they pursue healing and greater well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Healing

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client is viewed as the expert on their own life. The therapist listens attentively and supports self-discovery, which can help with issues like low self-esteem, relationship struggles, and life transitions.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach that helps people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity. It is often used for people recovering from traumatic experiences who want to lessen intrusive memories and associated distress.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing harmful coping behaviors. It is helpful for people dealing with emotion regulation difficulties, self-destructive patterns, or relationship conflicts.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Lisa works with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible options for connecting - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit sessions into busy lives or to access care from different locations. These formats support ongoing work with licensed professionals and allow therapists to provide consistent guidance and skills practice across varied communication styles.