Lisa Johnson

Supportive CBT-informed counseling for life's challenges

LPC South Dakota

Experience: 20 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Lisa

Lisa Johnson is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in South Dakota with two decades of clinical experience working with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and parenting challenges.

Background and approach

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with client-centered and trauma-focused methods to help clients identify practical coping strategies and reframe unhelpful patterns of thought and behavior. Her approach emphasizes the client as the authority on their own life, building on existing strengths while offering structure and skills for change.

Lisa focuses on communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and post-traumatic stress, guiding people through transitions and complex emotional experiences. She frames the decision to seek help as a courageous step and aims to provide steady support as clients pursue greater well-being.

Sessions are aimed at helping clients navigate life changes and repair relationships while developing clearer coping tools for everyday stress and anxiety. With long-standing experience in the field, Lisa brings a calm, pragmatic style to therapeutic work and supports clients in finding solutions that fit their values and goals.

Online therapy using practical and trauma-informed approaches

Lisa integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused Therapy into online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing concrete coping skills that can reduce anxiety and improve stress management. Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on addressing the effects of traumatic events with approaches that help process memories and reduce ongoing post-traumatic stress reactions.

Deciding which approach fits best is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and to try methods that align with their pace and priorities. Adjustments are made over time to ensure the work remains relevant and effective for the individual's situation.

Online sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life changes and can help people access support from their home or other convenient locations. The variety of options aims to make therapy more approachable while preserving the therapeutic relationship and progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Lisa help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and coping with life changes, along with related issues like communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and post-traumatic stress.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

Sessions draw on client-centered techniques and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with trauma-focused approaches to combine practical skills with empathetic listening and collaborative planning.

How much experience does the therapist have?

Lisa has 20 years of professional work experience supporting people facing a variety of emotional and relational challenges.

What are the therapist's credentials and location?

She holds the LPC credential with licence number SD LPC LPC1185 and practices in South Dakota.

Are services offered in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are provided in English and the therapist is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for online work?

Clients can connect by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.

How does pricing and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame Post-traumatic stress

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Trauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

South Dakota

Languages

English