Lisa Warden , LMSW, LCSW

Lisa Warden is a Michigan-based licensed social worker who brings a grounded appreciation for the mind-body connection to her therapeutic practice. Before completing college she worked as a massage therapist, an early experience that informs her awareness of how physical sensations and bodily awareness can influence emotional healing. Over a 16-year career she has focused on supporting people in recovery from trauma, addictions, and personality-related challenges, helping those who feel trapped in survival mode move toward greater functioning and a fuller sense of possibility.

Her approach is warm and flexible, often incorporating humor and practical skills to meet people where they are. She emphasizes encouragement alongside concrete tools so individuals can make meaningful changes at their own pace. Lisa draws from a mix of client-centered principles and evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each person’s needs. She holds the credentials LMSW and LCSW - Licensed Master Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and provides therapy in English, including work with international clients via online modalities.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Lisa Warden integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and EMDR into her online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance that helps people explore their goals and values while the therapist listens and reflects. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that supports processing distressing memories so they feel less overwhelming; it is often used when traumatic experiences are central to someone’s difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lisa works collaboratively to determine which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative planning helps shape a tailored plan that can evolve over time.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing licensed professionals to meet people where they are geographically and schedule-wise. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care, access different communication styles, and integrate therapy into daily life without sacrificing continuity of treatment.