- Stress and anxiety
- Anger and regulation
- Grief and loss
About Lisa
Lisa Adler is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health (LPC-MH) practicing in South Dakota with 26 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship concerns, parenting strain, and anger. Lisa also addresses a wide range of life challenges including addiction, sleep and eating concerns, ADHD, and coping with major life changes.
She says clients are the experts on their own stories and brings a practical, direct style to sessions. Lisa uses evidence-based methods and gives straightforward feedback while helping people build on existing strengths. Conversations focus on what is actually happening, what gets in the way, and small steps that reduce reactivity and improve daily functioning.
In practice she helps clients notice patterns, try new ways of responding, and practice skills that reduce strong feelings. She also works with issues like caregiver stress, body image, and communication problems that often sit alongside anger and frustration. Sessions include clear goal-setting and ongoing review so progress can be tracked.
Lisa aims to respond to messages several times a day and asks for patience when replies take longer. She combines practical coaching with therapeutic work, helping clients carry strategies into everyday life. Her approach is direct, respectful, and focused on measurable change.
People seeking help with relationship conflict, workplace frustration, or recurring outbursts will find a steady, experienced clinician who emphasizes skills and realistic steps forward.
Evidence-based approaches and how they work online
Lisa draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building practical skills. One approach emphasizes teaching emotion regulation and coping skills so strong feelings like anger become easier to manage; this helps with outbursts, workplace frustration, and relationship reactivity. Another approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and testing new actions in daily life to reduce stress and improve mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lisa will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She reviews progress and adjusts plans based on what is and isn’t helping so the plan stays practical and focused.
Confirm session formats before booking because the biography does not list them explicitly. Online sessions can make it easier to fit work with therapy by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or using audio-only options when bandwidth is limited. These practical benefits help people try skills between sessions and apply techniques in real situations without promising a specific format.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
26+ years
Listed in
South Dakota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief, parenting strain, anger, addictions, ADHD, and related life challenges.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based techniques and keeps sessions practical and direct. Conversations focus on skills, patterns, and measurable steps.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 26 years of professional experience as a clinician in South Dakota.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPC-MH credential and practices in South Dakota.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.