Isabel Sanchez Cummings, LISW
Licensed social worker and supervisor
- Over 10 years experience
- Depression and anxiety focus
- Works with LGBTQIA clients
About Isabel Sanchez Cummings
Isabel Sanchez Cummings is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with supervisory designation (LISW-S) who brings over 10 years of direct mental health experience to her practice. She is grounded in a commitment to social justice, personal well-being, and the development of the whole person, and she applies that orientation to practical therapeutic work focused on everyday challenges. Her areas of focus include depression, anxiety, stress, life changes, and parenting, with special attention to those who care for individuals with special needs. Isabel supports clients facing relationship and family issues, helps identify and shift recurring patterns, and assists in building concrete coping skills.
Her practice balances nurture with compassionate challenge, helping people move toward self-empowerment, acceptance, clearer decision-making, and improved overall well-being. She emphasizes professional competence, ongoing learning, and ethical practice while honoring autonomy, integrity, respect, and diversity across cultures, religions, ages, abilities, and identities. Isabel works with individuals across sexual orientations, including LGBTQIA people, and offers a nonjudgmental space for clients who wish to explore meaningful change and personal growth.
Her practice balances nurture with compassionate challenge, helping people move toward self-empowerment, acceptance, clearer decision-making, and improved overall well-being. She emphasizes professional competence, ongoing learning, and ethical practice while honoring autonomy, integrity, respect, and diversity across cultures, religions, ages, abilities, and identities. Isabel works with individuals across sexual orientations, including LGBTQIA people, and offers a nonjudgmental space for clients who wish to explore meaningful change and personal growth.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Isabel Sanchez Cummings have?
Isabel Sanchez Cummings has 11 years of experience in mental health practice.
Is Isabel Sanchez Cummings a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LISW credential, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker. License details: OH LISW I.1600358-SUPV.
In which languages does Isabel Sanchez Cummings provide therapy?
Isabel provides therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is Isabel Sanchez Cummings located?
Isabel is located in Ohio.
How can I work with Isabel Sanchez Cummings as my therapist?
You can work with Isabel Sanchez Cummings through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Isabel Sanchez Cummings work with international clients?
Isabel Sanchez Cummings does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Isabel Sanchez Cummings cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches for online care and growth
Isabel often draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters most to them and learn practical ways to move toward those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. ACT can be useful for stress, anxiety, and situations where motivation and meaning are central concerns. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which prioritizes a supportive, empathetic relationship and helps clients feel heard, respected, and guided in their own problem solving - a good fit for those seeking understanding, validation, and self-exploration. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another approach Isabel employs to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete skills for managing mood, anxiety, and daily stressors.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Isabel works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. She encourages open conversation about what feels most helpful and adjusts direction as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited local options. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, clients can access licensed professionals and therapists in ways that fit their routine while maintaining continuity of care and ongoing support.
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