Lisa Warden, LMSW, LCSW
Licensed social worker specializing in trauma recovery
- Trauma and addiction recovery
- Mind body integration
- Warm flexible approach
About Lisa Warden
Lisa Warden, LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) and LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), brings 16 years of clinical experience and a background in body-centered work to her therapeutic practice. Before completing college she worked as a massage therapist, an experience that shaped her appreciation for the mind-body connection and how bodily awareness can support emotional healing. Over the course of her career she has concentrated on helping people recover from trauma, addictions, and personality-related challenges, supporting those who have felt stuck by symptoms to move toward greater stability and personal fulfillment.
Her approach is warm and flexible and often includes a touch of humor to ease difficult work. She meets each person where they are, combining encouragement with practical skills to help clients progress on their goals. Lisa draws on a range of clinical approaches to tailor interventions to individual needs, and she finds it energizing to witness people who have endured significant hardship begin to engage with life in new ways. Her practice emphasizes steady, skill-based support alongside compassionate presence.
Her approach is warm and flexible and often includes a touch of humor to ease difficult work. She meets each person where they are, combining encouragement with practical skills to help clients progress on their goals. Lisa draws on a range of clinical approaches to tailor interventions to individual needs, and she finds it energizing to witness people who have endured significant hardship begin to engage with life in new ways. Her practice emphasizes steady, skill-based support alongside compassionate presence.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
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?
Lisa Warden 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?
Lisa Warden provides therapy in English.
Where is Lisa Warden located?
Lisa Warden is located in Michigan.
How can I work with Lisa Warden as my therapist?
You can work with Lisa Warden through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Lisa Warden work with international clients?
Yes, Lisa Warden works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Lisa Warden 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 and Online Care
Client-centered therapy emphasizes the therapeutic relationship and places the client's experience at the center of work, creating space for self-exploration and growth and helping with issues like low self-esteem, relationship struggles, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, offering measurable tools for anxiety, depression, and problems with coping. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an approach often used to process traumatic memories by pairing guided attention with bilateral stimulation to reduce the intensity of distressing recollections and associated symptoms.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and will adapt strategies over time based on progress and feedback. Licensed professionals and therapists use this collaborative process to tailor treatment rather than applying a single method to everyone.
Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging adds flexibility and accessibility, allowing sessions to fit into busy schedules, accommodate different communication preferences, and support continuity of care across distances. These options make it easier to receive consistent support while exploring the therapeutic approaches that suit each individual best.