- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- South Dakota
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Lisa
Lisa Johnson is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in South Dakota with 20 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and parenting concerns. Lisa aims to meet people where they are and help them build on what already works in their lives.
She uses clear, practical conversation to identify patterns that cause pain and to find small changes that make life easier. Sessions are collaborative and paced to fit individual needs.
Background and approach
Lisa places emphasis on strengths so people can feel more confident managing daily challenges. Her work includes helping people cope with life changes and the fallout from past trauma. She pays attention to communication problems, issues of guilt and shame, and the process of forgiveness.
Post-traumatic stress and its impact on relationships are also part of her focus. Lisa draws from client-centered methods to keep the work grounded in each person’s goals. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thinking and trauma-focused methods to address traumatic memories.
These approaches get applied in ways that match the situation and the person. Sessions can happen by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which gives flexibility for different schedules. Lisa encourages people who are ready to take a step toward change to consider a thoughtful, paced approach rather than quick fixes.
What Lisa works with
Everything Lisa lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Lisa helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Post-traumatic stress
Approaches Lisa lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches for online parenting and trauma care
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s goals and strengths. It involves listening without judgment and helping people make decisions that feel right for them. This approach can help parents and adults who want a supportive space to sort through difficult choices.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence feelings. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to change unhelpful thinking and ease anxiety or stress. CBT can be useful for managing daily parenting stress and relationship tensions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on goals and preferences. Plans are adjusted over time so the approach stays useful and relevant.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people work face-to-face when a visual conversation helps. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat or text-based messaging can be used for shorter check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around busy family schedules and life changes.
Questions people ask about Lisa
What concerns does Lisa commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and post-traumatic stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She emphasizes people’s strengths and uses practical conversation to identify small, helpful changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns related to stress, trauma, relationships, and parenting.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a licensed professional counselor - LPC - practicing in South Dakota.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
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?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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