- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Lisa
Lisa Hammes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with 11 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, relationship and family problems, grief, anger, and identity issues related to LGBT concerns.
Her style is interactive and practical. Sessions often include direct conversation, skill practice, and occasional humor to keep difficult topics manageable. She draws on a mix of approaches so sessions focus on what helps each person make small, concrete changes.
Lisa uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding. She also brings dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Mindfulness practices are used to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity.
She also integrates client-centered principles, which means the client’s perspective guides the work. Jungian ideas may appear when exploring meaning, dreams, or deeper patterns that affect behavior and relationships. Solution-focused techniques help set clear, short-term goals and track progress.
Clients can expect straightforward feedback and practical tools they can try between sessions. Lisa pays attention to strengths and life context, including work, caregiving, and financial stressors that can make anger and frustration worse. She works in English and is based in Wisconsin.
How her approaches translate to online work
Lisa commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in session. CBT focuses on spotting patterns of thinking that fuel anger and testing practical behavior changes. DBT offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can reduce impulsive reactions.She also draws on client-centered principles, which prioritize the client’s perspective and goals. Together the client and therapist decide which methods to try and adjust them over time. That collaborative process helps match tools to a person’s daily life and goals rather than imposing a single method.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as the profile does not list formats explicitly. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit meetings around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. Online work can make it easier to have shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, or choose audio-only meetings when bandwidth is limited. The therapist will help plan practical next steps so strategies for managing anger can be practiced between sessions and adapted as life changes.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, trauma, parenting, relationship and intimacy issues. Anger is addressed as part of how it shows up in daily life and relationships.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses an interactive, practical style with direct conversation and skill practice. Humor and straightforward feedback appear as appropriate.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working with mood, trauma, and relational concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.