- ACT methods
- CBT techniques
- EMDR for trauma
About Lisa
Lisa Draper is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with seven years of counseling experience. She works with adults who struggle with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, sleep problems, self-esteem, ADHD, and relationship-related concerns. She also supports people facing grief, caregiver strain, chronic illness or pain, and challenges after major life changes.
Lisa brings practical, straight talk to sessions. She draws on her time in the U.S. Army, work in corrections, and years as a paramedic and firefighter to stay grounded and direct. Sessions focus on what the person wants to change and on small, workable steps rather than long theoretical explanations.
Her approach mixes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral methods, mindfulness practice, client-centered listening, and EMDR when trauma work is needed. That means clients can expect a combination of skill-building, noticing patterns, exploring values, and focused trauma processing where appropriate. Motivation and readiness are also part of the conversation when addiction is involved.
Lisa aims to be a collaborative partner rather than an instructor. She listens for practical barriers and helps people try new ways of responding to anger, frustration, and ongoing stress. Conversations may include breathing and grounding, thought-challenging, and concrete behavioral experiments to test different responses.
She has worked with people who face first responder issues, veteran and armed forces concerns, domestic violence aftermath, divorce and separation, and chronic health challenges. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted. Costs vary by location and use a cancelable subscription model.
Approaches used in remote sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful when anger comes from feeling stuck or from ongoing stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that fuel anger and then testing small changes to see what helps. EMDR is a focused method for processing distressing memories and can be used when past trauma contributes to current anger reactions.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Lisa treats choice of approach as collaborative. She will talk with each person about goals, try a method, and adjust based on what actually helps in day-to-day life.
The practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting conversations into a busy schedule and reducing travel time so it is easier to keep appointments. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current options before booking. The therapist will work with the client to pick the best way to meet - whether that is a longer initial meeting or shorter follow-ups - and to structure sessions so they fit into work, caregiving, or other daily demands.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Michigan, South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger problems does she address?
She works with adults who struggle with losing their temper, building resentment, workplace frustration, and living with someone else’s anger.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses practical, direct sessions that combine ACT, CBT, mindfulness, client-centered listening, and EMDR when trauma processing is needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of counseling experience and prior service in the U.S. Army and public safety roles that inform her approach.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with the credentials MI LPC and SC LPC listed.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.