Lisa Spore, LPC

Lisa Spore is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) working in Missouri. She helps people facing anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting stress, and addiction-related struggles. She also supports those dealing with grief, career challenges, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue.

With 12 years of experience in the mental health field, Lisa uses practical, goal-focused methods to help people make changes that matter. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment-based ideas, and client-centered listening to tailor sessions to each person. Sessions are straightforward and focused on real-life coping skills.

Lisa pays attention to how past experiences affect day-to-day feelings and choices. She works with clients to spot patterns that keep problems going and then practices new ways of responding. Treatment may combine talk work with activity-based tools aimed at calming the body and improving emotional regulation.

Her style is down-to-earth and collaborative. Clients set goals and Lisa helps break those goals into small, achievable steps. Conversations are direct but respectful, with room for empathy and practical problem solving.

Lisa also integrates approaches like EMDR and narrative ideas when trauma or persistent painful memories are part of the picture. The aim is to reduce distress from past events while building skills for current challenges. Progress is measured by better daily functioning and clearer options for moving forward.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Lisa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different actions. CBT focuses on changing thinking patterns and building practical skills for anxiety, depression, and stress.

Attachment-Based Therapy is used to look at how relationships and early experiences shape current reactions. This approach helps people understand relationship patterns and build more secure ways of connecting with others.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about symptoms, goals, and preferences and recommend which methods to try first. Treatment plans can mix approaches and change over time based on how someone responds.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit a range of needs. Video is useful when visual connection and interactive work help learning. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quicker check-in is needed. Messaging and live chat work for short updates, skill practice, or when a person prefers written communication. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, family, and other responsibilities while still working on meaningful change.