- Addictions
- Anger management
- CBT and person-centered
About Lisa
Lisa Travis-Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with nine years of experience. She works with adults facing problems such as addictions, trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, and relationship concerns. Lisa also addresses issues like self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
Her background includes extensive work in corrections, which shaped a practical, straightforward way of working with complex situations. She uses approaches drawn from cognitive behavioral methods and person-centered ideas, alongside trauma-focused work. Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings and on understanding patterns that keep problems repeating.
Lisa pays attention to gender-sensitive issues and to concerns often linked with first responder roles, co-morbid conditions, and mood disorders. She helps people facing isolation, codependency, attachment and control issues, and struggles around intimacy and forgiveness. Conversations are aimed at clarifying goals and building tangible skills for dealing with anger, stress, and workplace frustration.
Her style is interactive and respectful. People who prefer direct feedback and practical strategies often find this approach helpful. Lisa encourages curiosity about how behaviors develop and what might be changed, with an emphasis on small, sustainable steps.
Clients who move forward with her work typically follow a structured plan. That plan may include techniques to manage strong emotions, address past trauma responses, and improve communication. The focus is on useful methods people can apply in day-to-day life.
Approach and online sessions
Lisa integrates cognitive behavioral techniques and person-centered methods alongside trauma-focused work. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying different behaviors to reduce anger and anxiety. Person-centered methods emphasize listening and reflection to help people understand their feelings and make choices that fit their values. Trauma-focused approaches look at how past experiences affect current reactions and teach coping skills for strong emotions.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, symptoms, and preferences, and together they will try methods that seem most likely to help. Adjustments are part of the work if something is not helping or needs to be changed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or family commitments and can shorten travel time. They can also allow for brief check-ins when a full in-person visit would be difficult. Discussing practical scheduling needs up front helps match the session length and frequency to everyday life.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a wide range of issues including addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, anger, relationship and intimacy-related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and straightforward, using cognitive behavioral techniques, person-centered ideas, and trauma-focused work to build practical skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience, including extensive background work in corrections.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.