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Isabel Sanchez Cummings, LISW

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes
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About me

Hello, I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervisory Designation (LISW-S). I have over 10 yrs of direct mental health experience. I am grounded in a commitment to social justice, personal well-being, and the development of the whole person. I focus on depression, anxiety, stress, life changes and parenting (especially for those who care for individuals w/special needs). Typical areas of concern are emotional well-being, managing stress, relationship or family issues, identifying/exploring patterns and making desired changes. I work with clients through the process of becoming healthy individuals, offering them a place to receive both nurture and compassionate challenge. My goals are to assist individuals in the areas of 1) Self-Empowerment and Acceptance, 2) Decision-making, 3) Developing and implementing coping skills, 4) Identifying and using internal and external resources and 5) Improved positive well-being. I work with individuals (straight or LGBTQIA). I am highly competent in a variety of cultures, religions, and social and interpersonal issues. My practice core values are:
1) Autonomy - Self-determination; behavior an individual stands behind and, if reflective, would endorse and value. Autonomy is the process of doing something by one’s own decision or initiative.
2) Competence - Providing high quality, professional counseling services provided by a qualified LISW-S.
3) Effectiveness - A commitment to on-going education. It is knowing, understanding and implementing the best treatment practices available, practicing within my areas of expertise, and referring clients to other resources whenever it is in their best interest.
4) Integrity - Upholding a professional ethic regarding respect, privacy and confidentiality.
5) Respect & Diversity - Recognizing all aspects of our humanity and honor that all of these aspects remain salient to every life. This includes age, physical abilities and cognitive talents, socioeconomic status, political viewpoints, religious/spiritual and/or philosophical beliefs, sexuality, gender, racial/ethnic identities, and other unique characteristics.

I offer a safe and non-judgmental place, and I would be happy to work with you.

Professional experience

11 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

Languages

EnglishSpanish

License information

OH LISW I.1600358-SUPV

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Isabel Sanchez Cummings. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Honestly Isabel is one of the best therapists that I’ve worked with. You can tell she genuinely cares about what you are going through and takes the time to actively listen to what you want to share. I’ve only met with her a couple times and I look forward to meeting with her more.

Written on Apr 11, 2026 after therapy with Isabel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd

Better help and Isabel has helped me work through so much! I keep returning because it is a great tool. I wish I could have started sooner than I did!

Written on Mar 30, 2026 after therapy with Isabel for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Working with Isabel has been such a positive experience. From the very beginning, she came across as a genuinely kind and good person who truly cares about the people she works with. Even early on in our sessions, I started reaching important milestones and noticing real progress.
She has helped me see things more clearly and approach situations with a calmer, more thoughtful mindset. One of the biggest things I’ve gained from working with her is learning to slow down and think before reacting. I’ve realized that not everything needs to be said in the moment, especially when it comes from anger or fear.
Because of her guidance and support, I feel more confident in myself and in the way I handle challenges. I’m really grateful for the perspective, clarity, and growth I’ve experienced while working with her.

Written on Mar 09, 2026 after therapy with Isabel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder,

Very pleased with Isabel.

Written on Feb 22, 2026 after therapy with Isabel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety

Isabel understands me. Helps me break things down. Gives me insight of others possibly view point. Amazing support to my support system.

Written on Feb 01, 2026 after therapy with Isabel for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

I can’t say enough about my therapist! She is absolutely amazing and a true Godsend!

Written on Jan 23, 2026 after therapy with Isabel for 2 years and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching