- Client-centered approach
- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness tools
About Lisa
Lisa Fehr is a licensed mental health counselor in Iowa with 12 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and the demands of life change. Lisa also works with adults managing attention and focus concerns. She approaches therapy believing each person knows their own story and has strengths to draw on.
In sessions she follows a client-centered therapy approach that keeps the person's goals and perspective in the lead. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thought patterns and behaviors that make problems worse. Mindfulness strategies and relaxation techniques are offered to reduce stress and manage overwhelming feelings.
Lisa helps people set practical goals and break them into manageable steps. She uses solution-focused ideas to build on what already works and to try small changes in daily life. Expect straightforward tools for coping, stress management, and calming panic or intense anxiety.
Her style aims to be supportive and empowering rather than directive. She encourages skill practice between sessions so progress can continue outside the therapy hour. Many people come for help with mood concerns, impulsivity, loneliness, or trouble communicating, and leave with clearer plans and new coping skills.
Lisa speaks English and sees clients in Iowa. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's process to match and schedule a first appointment.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person's priorities, so sessions start by understanding the client's goals and concerns and building from there. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors, often using homework and skill practice between sessions. Mindfulness Therapy offers simple breath and grounding exercises to reduce anxiety and improve focus.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they monitor what helps and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Many people find online therapy makes regular meetings easier to fit into busy lives. It can reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. The site requires selecting Start Therapy and completing a matching questionnaire so scheduling aligns with the therapist's availability; confirm the current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Lisa help with?
Lisa supports people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, coping with life changes, and attention or focus concerns such as ADHD. She also works on communication problems, impulsivity, loneliness, life purpose, mood disorders, panic, self-love, and social anxiety.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a client-centered approach that keeps the person's goals front and center, combined with practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness. Sessions focus on identifying useful skills and applying small, actionable steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working in mental health settings and with people managing mood and anxiety related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the credential LMHC, which is listed as IA LMHC, and practices in Iowa.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process to work with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.