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Lisa Johnson

Lisa Johnson

LPC, LMHC

Therapist · Texas · 18+ years of experience

Therapist who emphasizes practical change

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  • Collaborative approach
  • Focus on anger
  • Practical strategies

About Lisa

Lisa Johnson is a licensed professional counselor who brings 18 years of experience to her work. She is licensed in Indiana as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential. She aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and affirms people who reach out for help.

She focuses on common struggles like stress, anxiety, anger, depression, bipolar concerns, and addictive behaviors. She also supports people facing relationship stress, family conflict, parenting challenges, and life transitions. Sessions are conversational and practical, with an emphasis on helping people talk through immediate problems and find clearer next steps.

Her style centers on building a nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared. She listens for patterns that keep people stuck and helps identify small, doable changes. She emphasizes collaboration so people leave with concrete ideas they can try between meetings.

Over nearly two decades she has worked across different settings and brought that experience into a calm, steady approach. She combines structured problem solving with empathic listening to address both emotional distress and everyday struggles. Many people come for short-term help and some for longer work depending on the issues.

She practices in Texas and conducts sessions in English. If a reader wants to begin, the site process guides them through a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingADHD

Experience

18+ years

Credentials

Indiana, Texas

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Lisa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear problem solving and emotional regulation. One commonly used approach helps people learn skills to manage strong emotions and reduce impulsive reactions; it teaches practical tools for calming down and making different choices in the moment. Another common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and shifting those patterns to change mood and behavior; it encourages short, active exercises to test new ways of thinking.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals, needs, and daily life. That way sessions address immediate problems while building skills people can use between meetings.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule by removing travel time and allowing sessions during breaks. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed, and it supports continuity of care when life or work routines change.

At a glance

Listed location
Texas
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
LPC, LMHC
Languages
English
License (Indiana)
LMHC · No. 39004170A
License (Texas)
LPC · No. 92921
NPI
1295273035

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, relationship and family conflicts, parenting challenges, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is conversational and collaborative. She aims to listen, identify patterns, and offer practical steps clients can try between sessions.

What is her background and experience?

She has 18 years of professional experience working in mental health and related settings, drawing on that range to support people with everyday and complex concerns.

What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?

She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Texas while being licensed in Indiana as an LMHC.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are session fees and billing handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps do I take to start therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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