- CBT and DBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Strengths focused work
About Lisa
Lisa Hammes is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin with 11 years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and parenting concerns. She also supports those facing relationship and intimacy issues, grief, identity questions, ADHD, and challenges around self-esteem and anger.
Her style is interactive and straightforward. Sessions include practical conversation, gentle humor when appropriate, and focused skills work. She draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, client-centered work, Jungian ideas, and mindfulness practices to address day-to-day problems.
In the room she treats the person rather than the label. She listens for strengths and builds on them while helping people name patterns that get in the way. Therapy can include identifying thoughts that fuel anxiety, practicing emotion regulation skills, and trying small behavior changes between sessions.
Lisa describes her work as eclectic because people respond differently to methods. She aims to match interventions to what a person needs in the moment, whether that means brief solution-focused conversations or deeper exploration of personal meaning. Sessions tend to be practical and paced to fit each client's comfort level.
Clients typically leave sessions with clear next steps. That might be a breathing practice to try at home, a behavioral experiment for social situations, or a plan to respond differently in difficult conversations. The emphasis is on useful tools and steady progress over time.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Clients can expect to encounter cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in sessions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. DBT teaches concrete skills for regulating intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for anger, relationship strain, and impulsivity.Mindfulness-based work is also used to help people notice thoughts and bodily reactions without getting swept up by them. These approaches are explained plainly and practiced together with the client so choices are collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those goals rather than insisting on one way of working.
Confirm the current online session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Some people find video sessions helpful when they want face-to-face interaction, while others prefer audio or other arrangements for a briefer check-in. The therapist and client will pick what works best for pacing, access, and comfort.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, relationship and intimacy questions, grief, ADHD, self-esteem, anger, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is interactive and straightforward, with practical skills, occasional humor, and an emphasis on building from a person's strengths.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 11 years of professional work experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Wisconsin and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live in another country?
She does not accept international clients at this time and offers services within the United States.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified here; confirm the current session options before booking to know which formats are available.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.