- Warm and interactive
- Strengths focused
- Practical coping skills
About Lisa
Lisa Hammes is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Wisconsin with 11 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and a wide range of life challenges including money and financial issues. Her manner is warm and interactive and she brings a sense of humor when it fits.
She focuses on meeting each person where they are and treats clients as the experts on their own stories. Sessions aim to build on a person’s existing strengths and practical skills. Lisa encourages small, achievable steps toward clearer goals and better day-to-day coping.
Her approach pulls from several evidence-informed methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, Jungian ideas, and client-centered work. She adapts tools to match the problem at hand rather than using a single script. Topics often addressed include relationship strain, grief, self-esteem, impulse control, ADHD, and caregiver stress.
Lisa values collaboration and straightforward conversation. She will listen, offer reflections, and try exercises that fit each person’s needs and pace. Her style is direct but compassionate, aiming to make therapy practical and relatable.
People who choose to work with her can expect an emphasis on clear goals, coping strategies, and building resilience for both sudden changes and long-term concerns. She also assists clients who are navigating career questions, life purpose, and challenges tied to chronic illness or loss.
Approaches that translate well to online work
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and building on a person’s strengths to guide each session. This approach helps people set goals and feel heard while working through stress, relationship problems, or life changes.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioral experiments. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and improving day-to-day functioning through concrete tools.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) adds skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing impulsive actions. It can be helpful for mood instability, anger, and emotion-driven behaviors.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, pace, and preferences. That may mean trying different techniques and adjusting over time until a good fit emerges.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as they were not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. Some formats also work better when bandwidth is limited or when a session is meant to be a quicker, focused conversation. Ask about available options and scheduling to see what fits your routine.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Lisa address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, ADHD, and money and financial issues among other topics.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, interactive, and down-to-earth, often using gentle humor. She focuses on collaboration and practical steps rather than long abstract discussions.
What is her professional background?
Lisa has 11 years of professional experience working with people across a range of mental health and life concerns.
What credentials and region apply to this therapist?
She holds an LPC credential and is licensed in Wisconsin.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.