Lydia Frazier, LISW
Iowa LISW for adolescents and young adults
- Adolescents and young adults
- Trauma and mood focus
- Strengths based care
About Lydia Frazier
Lydia Frazier is an Iowa-based Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with a long history of helping adolescents and young adults navigate depression, anxiety, and both current and past trauma. She takes an individualized, eclectic approach to care, blending techniques such as mindfulness, interpersonal work, trauma-focused strategies, and solution-focused interventions while maintaining a strengths-based outlook to guide clients through difficult periods.
Working from a holistic perspective, she listens for how family of origin, brain chemistry, sleep patterns, nutrition, and movement shape daily experience, then partners with each person to build a clear vision and practical plan for a more authentic life. Her work often centers on how emotional challenges affect relationships, daily functioning, and self-identity, and she draws on clinical tools to support growth in those areas.
Clients who engage with Lydia can expect collaborative, respectful care that honors resilience and personal values. She emphasizes courage and active participation in the change process, and she welcomes the opportunity to walk alongside young people as they develop skills, strengthen connections, and move toward the goals that matter most to them.
Working from a holistic perspective, she listens for how family of origin, brain chemistry, sleep patterns, nutrition, and movement shape daily experience, then partners with each person to build a clear vision and practical plan for a more authentic life. Her work often centers on how emotional challenges affect relationships, daily functioning, and self-identity, and she draws on clinical tools to support growth in those areas.
Clients who engage with Lydia can expect collaborative, respectful care that honors resilience and personal values. She emphasizes courage and active participation in the change process, and she welcomes the opportunity to walk alongside young people as they develop skills, strengthen connections, and move toward the goals that matter most to them.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Lydia Frazier have?
Lydia Frazier has 25 years of experience.
Is Lydia Frazier a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LISW, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker. License details: IA LISW 05464.
In which languages does Lydia Frazier provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Lydia Frazier located?
She is located in Iowa.
How can I work with Lydia Frazier as my therapist?
You can work with Lydia Frazier through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Lydia Frazier work with international clients?
Lydia Frazier does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Lydia Frazier 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.
Approach-driven online therapy with flexible delivery
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what truly matters to them and learn skills to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed action toward chosen values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and challenges around motivation or life transitions.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how early relationships shape present-day patterns in intimacy, trust, and emotional regulation. It can be especially helpful for people working through abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, or attachment-related difficulties.
Lydia approaches treatment collaboratively - she and each client explore which methods fit best with the client’s goals, personality, and life circumstances. Determining the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and licensed professionals work together with clients to adapt techniques over time so care feels useful and relevant.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility: sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter exchanges or check-ins are possible via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access support from a licensed professional without travel, while still focusing on effective, evidence-informed approaches.