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Lisa Spore

Lisa Spore, LPC

Missouri

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Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Trauma

  • CBT techniques
  • Attachment focus
  • EMDR informed

About Lisa

Lisa Spore is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 12 years of experience. She works with people facing anger, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship problems, parenting strain, addictions, and issues such as low self-esteem and coping with life changes. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

She uses a mix of practical techniques rather than a single method. Lisa draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to spot unhelpful thinking and on Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas to focus on how relationships affect daily life. She also incorporates EMDR work when trauma is part of the picture. Therapy is conversational and goal-focused; the therapist and client pick what makes sense for each concern.

In sessions, Lisa pays attention to how the body and emotions connect. That means noticing physical reactions to stress or anger and using those observations to reduce reactivity. She may use brief, solution-focused steps alongside deeper trauma work depending on what the client needs. Progress is usually built through small, practical changes rather than quick fixes.

Her approach treats the therapeutic relationship as central. Lisa works collaboratively to identify patterns that keep problems going and to test different coping strategies. Expect straightforward feedback, skill-building, and regular check-ins on what is helping.

Clients who prefer active, problem-solving sessions will find clear structure here. The work can include managing impulses, improving communication, handling grief, or addressing co-occurring problems like chronic illness or ADHD. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How therapeutic approaches are used in online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape reactions such as anger and mistrust. It helps people notice patterns in close relationships and practice different ways to connect. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches concrete skills to reframe unhelpful thoughts and reduce impulsive responses. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) addresses traumatic memories that may fuel intense emotional reactions; it is used when past events clearly affect present functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration may mean starting with CBT skills, then moving into attachment work or trauma processing as trust and readiness grow.

Confirm the session formats before booking so you know how online meetings are scheduled. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a full session is not possible. Some formats need less bandwidth or let people avoid being on camera, which can help with concentration and comfort. Talk with the therapist about practical arrangements and which approach best fits daily life and goals.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSexualitySomatizationWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Narrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Listed in

Missouri

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of anger-related problems are addressed?

She helps people who struggle with losing their temper, building resentment, workplace frustration, or living with someone elses anger. Other related concerns include impulsivity and relationship conflict.

How would you describe the therapeutic style?

The style is practical and collaborative. Sessions blend conversation, skill practice, and brief solution-focused steps to address everyday problems.

What is her background and experience?

She has 12 years of experience in the mental health field and works as an LPC in Missouri. Her work includes trauma-informed approaches alongside CBT and relational methods.

What credential and location should I know about?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri. Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the US work with her?

Yes, international clients are accepted. Sessions are conducted in English.

What session formats are available?

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered at the time. The profile does not list specific formats.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on where you are located.

How do I get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.

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