Isabel Sanchez Cummings

Therapist focused on practical growth and resilience

LISW Ohio

Experience: 11 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English, Spanish

About Isabel

Isabel Sanchez Cummings is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with supervisory designation who brings 11 years of direct clinical experience to her work in Ohio.

Background and approach

She supports people managing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, life transitions, parenting challenges, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger, career concerns, compassion fatigue, and related issues such as abandonment, attachment, codependency, and body image.

Isabel also addresses needs tied to aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and family-of-origin concerns. Her approach blends evidence-based interventions with a person-centered ethic, helping clients identify patterns, develop coping skills, and make decisions that align with their values.

She frames therapy as a collaborative process that balances nurture with compassionate challenge, aiming to foster self-empowerment, acceptance, and practical strategies for improved well-being. Fluent in English and Spanish, Isabel practices from a social justice-informed perspective and emphasizes respect for cultural, religious, and individual diversity.

She offers several online session formats and works within a subscription model, with scheduling based on therapist availability in Ohio.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Isabel integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) alongside client-centered principles to guide online work. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and create actionable coping strategies. ACT emphasizes values-based living and acceptance of difficult internal experiences, helping people clarify what matters and take committed steps even when emotions are hard to tolerate. Client-centered work centers the person's perspective, offering empathy and collaboration while supporting autonomy and self-directed growth.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; she collaborates with clients to explore what methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences. Together they may combine elements from different approaches to form a tailored plan that feels practical and sustainable.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options allow work to continue around busy schedules or caregiving responsibilities and make it easier to maintain consistency when life is changing. Licensed professionals can adapt therapeutic techniques across these formats to support progress in a way that fits each client's routine and preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She supports a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, parenting, career and compassion fatigue, plus additional focus areas such as abandonment, attachment issues, and caregiver stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style combines person-centered support with practical, challenge-oriented work; clients can expect a collaborative tone that emphasizes empowerment, coping skill development, and exploration of personal values.

What is her clinical background and experience level?

She has 11 years of direct mental health experience and practices with a commitment to ongoing education and effective treatment within her areas of expertise.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the LISW credential with supervisory designation and practices in Ohio; her license is listed as OH LISW I.1600358-SUPV.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in both English and Spanish to accommodate speakers of either language.

What session formats are offered?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as available session formats.

How are fees and payment structured?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How does someone begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

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 approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English, Spanish