- 26 years experience
- Strengths focused
- English sessions
About Lisa
Lisa Adler is a licensed professional counselor with a focus on practical, evidence-based help. She brings 26 years of experience and a straightforward approach to working with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and other life concerns. Lisa emphasizes each person as the expert in their own story and looks for strengths to build on.
Her style is direct and nonjudgmental. She offers honest assessments and clear steps clients can try between sessions. Evidence-based therapeutic techniques guide the work, and sessions aim to make day-to-day life feel more manageable.
Lisa has supported people dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, and career transitions. She also helps with ADHD, bipolar concerns, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include abandonment, adoption and foster care topics, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and body image concerns.
Clients can expect a partnership where goals are set together and progress is tracked in practical terms. Lisa checks messages multiple times per day and responds as promptly as possible while balancing other responsibilities. She works from South Dakota and conducts sessions in English.
To begin, visitors are asked to use the site's Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
Evidence-based techniques and online care choices
Lisa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions and keep work focused on clear goals. One common approach is structured problem-solving, which breaks down worries into manageable steps and helps people find practical solutions for stress, anxiety, or career and life changes. Another frequently used method is skills coaching for coping and emotional regulation, which teaches simple practices for handling anger, sleep problems, or overwhelming feelings.Deciding which approach fits best is part of the collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they choose techniques and a pace that feel realistic for daily life.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full in-person visit would be hard to arrange. Many people find that working this way helps them apply new skills directly to everyday situations without rearranging their whole routine.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lisa address in therapy?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, parenting, addictions, trauma, and many other life issues listed on her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is direct and nonjudgmental, using evidence-based methods and collaborative goal setting to make daily life more manageable.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 26 years of professional work experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She practices in South Dakota and holds the credential LPC-MH, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.