Lisa Levin

Compassionate, practical therapy for stress and trauma

LCSW Indiana

Experience: 20 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Lisa

Lisa Levin is a licensed clinical social worker with two decades of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addictive behaviors.

Background and approach

She draws on a range of evidence-informed approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), tailoring strategies to what each person needs to reduce suffering and improve daily functioning. Her practice emphasizes practical, results-oriented work delivered with empathy and respect.

Levin approaches trauma broadly, recognizing that emotional or relational harm can be just as impactful as single catastrophic events. She also addresses many kinds of addiction and compulsive patterns, helping clients identify triggers and develop healthier coping options.

With a background spanning twenty years of clinical practice in Indiana, she brings experience and flexibility to treatment planning while remaining guided by clients' goals and values.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care

Lisa integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into online work. CBT helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more adaptive patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. ACT emphasizes values-driven action and acceptance of difficult emotions, supporting clients who want to build a meaningful life alongside emotional challenges.

Finding the right approach is collaborative; the therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past to determine when to emphasize CBT techniques, ACT processes, or attachment-informed strategies. Clients and therapist refine the plan together as therapy progresses so methods align with individual needs and outcomes.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide scheduling flexibility and easier access from home or work. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy lives and to maintain continuity of care, while allowing licensed professionals to use the same therapeutic tools and exercises they would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Her practice focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and addictions, with additional attention to areas like caregiving stress, body image, chronic illness, and attachment issues.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

She uses a combination of approaches such as CBT, ACT, attachment-based work, client-centered therapy, and DBT to meet clients where they are and use practical tools to reduce suffering.

How much experience does she have?

She has twenty years of clinical experience providing mental health services and has worked in a variety of settings over that time.

What credentials and location should I know about?

She holds an LCSW credential, listed as IN LCSW 34005742A, and practices in Indiana.

Is therapy available in any languages?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats are offered?

Clients can work with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Relationship issues

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Indiana

Languages

English