Lisa Hammes , LPC

Lisa Hammes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin with 11 years of clinical experience. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, relationship and family concerns, grief, and a wide range of other life difficulties including ADHD, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue.

Her style is warm and interactive, and she often brings a sense of humor to sessions to help ease tension and build rapport. She takes an eclectic approach, drawing on cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior therapies, solution-focused strategies, and mindfulness practices to tailor care to each individual's needs. Lisa aims to meet people where they are in their journeys and adapts methods to fit varied life experiences and goals.

Lisa believes each person is the expert in their own story and that existing strengths can be mobilized to address challenges. She recognizes the courage involved in seeking a more satisfying life and frames the first steps toward change as meaningful progress. She looks forward to collaborating with clients as they work toward clearer goals and greater well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Lisa Hammes uses evidence-informed methods to help clients address emotional and behavioral challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and developing practical skills to change responses - it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with intense emotions, relationship struggles, and impulsivity. Mindfulness-based approaches cultivate present-moment awareness and acceptance skills to reduce reactivity and promote adaptive coping for ongoing stress and rumination.

Deciding which approach fits best is a collaborative process. Lisa works with each person to explore goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting techniques over time so therapy aligns with what the client finds most helpful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and needs. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home, during work breaks, or while managing caregiving and other responsibilities, helping clients maintain consistent progress without adding logistical strain.