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Lisa Warden, LMSW, LCSW

Trauma-informed social worker focused on recovery
  • Mind-body approach
  • Warm flexible style
  • Skills and encouragement

About Lisa Warden

Lisa Warden is a licensed social worker who brings a strong mind-body perspective to clinical work, informed by earlier experience as a massage therapist. She emphasizes how bodily awareness can support emotional healing and often integrates that understanding into her therapeutic approach.

Her practice has focused on helping people recover from trauma, addictions, and personality-related challenges. She has extensive experience supporting those who feel stuck in survival mode, helping them move toward greater stability and a fuller sense of possibility. Watching someone who has endured severe hardship begin to thrive is a central motivation in her work.

Lisa offers a warm, flexible style and frequently uses gentle humor to ease connection. She aims to meet each person where they are, offering encouragement along with practical skills to help clients reach their goals. She holds the credentials LMSW and LCSW - Licensed Master Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker - reflecting advanced training and clinical licensure in social work.

Her approach blends compassion with concrete tools to support recovery and growth, and she welcomes the opportunity to work with individuals seeking change and resilience.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Lisa Warden have?

She has 16 years of experience.

Is Lisa Warden a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds these credentials: LMSW, LCSW. License details: MI LMSW 6801092488, ND LCSW 6456.

In which languages does Lisa Warden provide therapy?

English.

Where is Lisa Warden located?

Michigan.

How can I work with Lisa Warden as my therapist?

Clients can work with Lisa Warden through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Lisa Warden work with international clients?

Yes. She works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Lisa Warden cost?

Costs can vary depending on factors such as the client's 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 is straightforward. Clients can click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with a therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approach-Focused Care Delivered Online

Client-Centered Therapy in Lisa Warden's practice emphasizes empathy and collaboration. It creates a respectful space where the client's own experiences and goals guide each session, which is helpful for building trust and clarifying personal priorities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns by teaching skills that can reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-informed approach for processing traumatic memories and reducing the intensity of trauma-related reactions. It is typically used with people who have experienced significant trauma and are seeking ways to lessen the hold those memories have on daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lisa works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine which methods best match each person's needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access care from different locations while working with licensed professionals and therapists committed to tailored support.

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