Lisa Hammes
Experienced counselor blending practical skills and warmth
LPC Wisconsin
- Experience
- 11 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Lisa
Lisa Hammes is a licensed professional counselor in Wisconsin with 11 years of clinical experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, and a range of other life difficulties.
Background and approach
She draws on a blend of practical strategies and an approachable, warm style to help clients identify strengths, manage symptoms, and work toward meaningful change. Her work also addresses issues such as ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, compassion fatigue, and career or financial stress.
Grounded in evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), client-centered and mindfulness-based techniques, she adapts interventions to match each person’s needs and preferences. Sessions are interactive and often include concrete skills, problem solving, and opportunities to reflect on personal values and resources.
Lisa emphasizes collaboration, meeting clients where they are, and using humor and empathy to support growth. She welcomes inquiries from English-speaking adults in Wisconsin who are ready to explore change and build practical coping strategies.
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Lisa commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and practice practical behavioral changes; this approach is useful for issues like anxiety, depression, stress, and some mood regulation challenges. She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills, which can be helpful for intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship difficulties.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each client to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most useful in sessions, adjusting methods as progress and needs evolve. That collaborative stance helps tailor treatment to the individual rather than relying on a single method from the start.
Online therapy with Lisa is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication preferences. These formats make it possible to access evidence-informed tools and skills work from home or on the go while keeping appointments consistent with daily life and other commitments.
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Experience
11+ years
Licensed
Wisconsin
Languages
English