- Client-centered approach
- Focus on trauma
- Practical skills
About Lisa
Lisa Johnson is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in South Dakota with 20 years of experience. She focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and the demands of parenting. She believes clients know their own stories and brings a respectful, listening approach to each session.
Her style centers on Client-Centered Therapy, which means she follows the client's lead and builds on their strengths. She also uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when helpful to identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. For people affected by traumatic events, she draws on trauma-focused ideas to address post-traumatic stress and its day-to-day impact.
In sessions she listens first, then works with each person to set clear, practical goals. That can look like practicing communication skills, managing anxiety with simple routines, or making step-by-step plans for life changes. Conversations are grounded and direct, aimed at useful changes rather than labels.
Parents who come for help often work on managing stress, improving communication with a partner or child, and coping with guilt or forgiveness. People dealing with trauma focus on safety, managing intense feelings, and reducing symptoms that get in the way of daily life.
Lisa encourages people to take the first step when they are ready. She helps shape a plan that fits each person’s pace and priorities, with clear next steps and practical tools to try between sessions.
How Lisa’s Approaches Work Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s priorities. The therapist follows the client’s lead and helps build on existing strengths to reach their goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and then tries practical alternatives to reduce anxiety and improve day-to-day functioning.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs and goals, then recommend ways of working together. If one method isn’t helping, adjustments are made so the plan better fits the person’s preferences and life circumstances.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing commute time and allowing flexible scheduling. It can also support consistent check-ins after a major event, or shorter follow-up meetings when a quick adjustment is needed. Because session formats are not listed here, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what will work best for your schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
South Dakota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is client-centered, meaning she follows the client’s lead and builds on strengths while offering practical suggestions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with people on a range of concerns including post-traumatic stress and communication problems.
What credentials and region does she work from?
She is a licensed professional counselor, LPC, licensed in South Dakota.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.