Lisa Stammerjohann , LPC

Lisa Stammerjohann, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), is a New Jersey therapist with 35 years of experience supporting people through complex life transitions and challenges. Grounded in Christian values and a practice shaped by compassionate care, she brings steady guidance to clients facing aging concerns, midlife shifts, and other significant changes. Her work often centers on helping individuals manage stress, anxiety, self-esteem struggles, and career-related difficulties while exploring deeper questions of life purpose, guilt, shame, and forgiveness.

She places emphasis on understanding each person's story and on developing practical, healthy coping strategies that promote emotional growth. Lisa has extensive experience working with military veterans, young adults, and caregivers, and she is particularly attuned to the needs of older adults navigating new stages of life. Her therapeutic style encourages reflection, resilience, and gradual movement toward meaningful goals.

Throughout her career she has maintained a supportive, non-judgmental stance that invites clients to examine family dynamics, financial pressures, grief, or relationship struggles with clarity and compassion. Whether addressing trauma, addiction, parenting challenges, or intimacy-related concerns, she aims to walk alongside people as they pursue healing, greater self-understanding, and practical solutions for everyday living.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Lisa

Lisa draws on several evidence-informed approaches to support change and healing. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and committing to actions that promote a meaningful life - it is useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep concerns, and coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, giving clients space to explore their experiences and build self-directed growth, which can help with self-esteem, grief, and relationship issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lisa works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on needs, goals, and preferences. She and the client will adapt methods over time to reflect what is most helpful.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care across busy lives, allowing clients and licensed professionals to meet from home or on the go while focusing on practical progress and emotional support.