- Stress and anxiety
- Self-esteem support
- Practical coping skills
About Lisa
Dr. Lisa Hammons is a licensed professional counselor in Mississippi with 14 years of experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship challenges, and adjusting to life changes. Her style is straightforward and supportive, aimed at making the first step feel less overwhelming.
She creates an open atmosphere where clients can talk about difficult feelings without judgment. Sessions focus on practical conversations and small steps clients can try between meetings. Lisa emphasizes clear communication and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Over her career she has also supported people facing aging and geriatric concerns, caregiver stress, body image and eating-related issues, and the emotional effects of divorce or separation. She addresses complex situations that involve co-morbidity, grief, guilt, shame, and family problems with calm attention to what is most pressing for each person.
Lisa works with issues that include codependency, commitment worries, communication problems, and recovery from domestic violence or disasters. Her approach is adaptable and aimed at helping people regain confidence and day-to-day coping skills. She meets people where they are and helps them set workable goals.
Clients who want to begin can expect a collaborative tone and a focus on realistic steps. Her experience combines steady clinical work with a practical, people-first way of working that helps clients move forward at their own pace.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online work
The therapist uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and help people build coping skills. One common approach focuses on organizing thoughts and behaviors into manageable steps to reduce anxiety and improve mood; it helps people try small, practical changes between sessions. Another approach emphasizes emotion-focused listening and communication practices to strengthen connections and resolve relationship tensions; it guides people through clearer expression and better listening.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life, such as scheduling a shorter check-in during a work break or connecting without travel time. It also lets people access a therapist from different locations within the same region, which can help maintain consistency while managing daily responsibilities.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include caregiver stress, body image, divorce and family problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is open and down-to-earth. She focuses on clear conversation, practical steps, and steady progress.
What kind of experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience providing counseling in a clinical setting. That time includes work with complex emotional and life-transition concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an MS LPC, which is a licensed professional counselor credential, and practices in Mississippi.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
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 working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.