Lisa Hammes , LPC

Lisa Hammes is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and parenting concerns. She also supports people facing grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, ADHD, burnout, and questions about identity and life purpose.

Her style is warm and interactive, with a sense of humor when it fits. She aims to meet people where they are and build on their strengths. Sessions focus on practical steps and skills that can be used between meetings.

Lisa blends several approaches rather than using a single method. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to tackle unhelpful thinking patterns and DBT skills to manage intense emotions and improve coping. Mindfulness practices and client-centered listening are used to help people feel heard and more grounded.

Over 11 years of work in clinical settings, she has supported people through trauma, caregiving stress, chronic illness challenges, and life transitions. Her background includes working with concerns such as abandonment, body image, codependency, dissociation, and financial stress.

Clients can expect a conversational, down-to-earth atmosphere where their story guides the work. Lisa emphasizes collaboration: she helps identify goals and practical strategies, then adjusts the plan as needs change. She offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different routines and preferences.

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a partnership. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects what they hear, and helps clarify goals and values so change feels meaningful. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into manageable steps and offers practical tools for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal skills to handle intense feelings and reduce impulsive reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try strategies from different methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Clients are invited to give feedback and shape sessions so the approach matches their needs.

Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and practicing skills together. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, homework support, or when writing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent across busy days and changing schedules.