How Lisa works
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Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Missouri
- Years in practice
- 9
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Lisa
Lisa Travis-Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing anger, addiction, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. She brings nine years of clinical experience and practical knowledge from working in corrections to each session. Lisa aims to make therapy approachable and down-to-earth for people feeling overwhelmed or stuck.
She uses straightforward conversation and active listening to understand what matters most to the person in front of her. Sessions are tailored to fit each individual's needs, with a focus on practical strategies to manage strong emotions and daily stress.
Background and approach
Lisa encourages curiosity about personal patterns and steady steps toward change. Her background includes work in correctional settings, which shaped a calm, respectful style and an ability to stay composed in difficult conversations. That experience informs how she helps people who have faced trauma, grief, or complicated life transitions.
Lisa also pays attention to issues around identity and the specific pressures some people face related to gender and LGBT concerns. She draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support people with anger, substance use, mood disorders, and co-occurring concerns like ADHD and compassion fatigue. Sessions focus on clear goals, emotion management skills, and better communication.
Lisa frames therapy as a collaborative process where practical tools meet real-life needs. People who want a warm, pragmatic therapist who listens and offers step-by-step coping skills may find her style helpful. Her approach aims to build confidence and teach ways to handle stressful moments more effectively.
What Lisa works with
Everything Lisa lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Lisa's practice.
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Domestic violence
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Women's issues
Approaches that help manage strong emotions online
Lisa often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and change actions that keep problems going. This method breaks issues into clear steps and teaches practical exercises for anger, anxiety, and mood regulation.She also uses person-centered techniques that prioritize listening and empathy. That approach helps people feel heard, which can be especially useful when working through trauma, grief, identity concerns, or relationship struggles.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and adjust methods over time so sessions match what the person needs. Clients help set priorities and try techniques to see what fits best.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different days and routines. Video works well for a face-to-face feel, phone is useful when bandwidth is low, live chat fits quick check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving schedules while trying different ways of working together.
Questions people ask about Lisa
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with anger, addictions, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, bipolar symptoms, and stress-related problems.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm, empathetic, and interactive. She listens closely and uses straightforward conversation to teach practical coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience, including extensive work in corrections that informs her steady approach in difficult conversations.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Missouri.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with people outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to people located within her practice region.
What session formats does she offer online?
She meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How does billing and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.