Lisa Hammes , LPC

Lisa Hammes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with 11 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and parenting challenges. She blends a warm, interactive presence with an approachable sense of humor to create a therapeutic atmosphere where clients feel seen and respected. Lisa takes an eclectic approach, adapting evidence-based tools such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), solution-focused methods, and mindfulness practices to fit each person’s unique story and needs.

Lisa believes clients are the experts on their own lives and draws on individual strengths to support growth and change. She strives to meet people where they are in their journey, offering practical strategies alongside reflective work to address symptoms and improve coping. Seeking therapy is framed as a courageous first step, and Lisa aims to make the process collaborative and encouraging. She looks forward to working with clients who want to build skills, process difficult experiences, and move toward a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration. It helps people explore their feelings and values while the therapist provides support and reflection, making it useful for improving self-awareness, relationship issues, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and developing practical strategies to change them. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching skills to reframe thinking and build healthier habits.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines acceptance and change strategies and offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing impulsive behaviors. It can be especially helpful for emotional dysregulation and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lisa works collaboratively with clients to assess their needs, goals, and preferences and tailors techniques from these models to create a plan that fits each person. This collaborative exploration helps identify which methods feel most helpful and sustainable.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access professional support from home or another convenient location. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to deliver effective, personalized care that fits each client's rhythm.