Lisa Levin , LCSW

Lisa Levin is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with two decades of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, low self-esteem, and depression. She works with adults who want practical tools and honest conversation to reduce daily suffering and move toward a more balanced life.

Her approach blends several evidence-based methods to match each person's needs. Lisa uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose values-based action. She also incorporates attachment-based ideas to understand how early relationships shape current patterns.

Lisa describes therapy as collaborative and straightforward. Sessions aim to identify what causes distress, build coping skills, and practice new ways of responding. She adapts techniques to each person rather than sticking to a single method.

Over 20 years of practice in varied settings inform her work in Indiana. She has particular experience with trauma and addiction, and with stressors tied to discrimination and identity. Lisa supports people of color and those in LGBTQIA+ communities in addressing the impact of racism, discrimination, and related wounds.

Clients can expect direct talk, skill-building, and gradual shifts in how they relate to themselves and others. The focus is on small, useful changes that add up over time.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings while focusing on what matters most to them. It emphasizes committed action toward personal values rather than trying to eliminate uncomfortable emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change patterns that fuel anxiety or depression. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationship patterns influence current reactions and helps build healthier ways of relating to others.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client will talk about goals, try techniques, and adjust what they do based on what helps. That collaborative process makes it easier to blend methods like ACT, CBT, and attachment-focused ideas into a plan that fits the person’s needs and preferences.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions happen. Video calls let people see facial cues and practice skills in real time. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers no camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work for shorter check-ins, skill reminders, or ongoing support between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep progress moving forward.