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Lisa Spore

Lisa Spore

LPC

Trauma-focused counselor with practical strategies

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  • Trauma-focused care
  • Practical coping skills
  • Collaborative approach

About Lisa

Lisa Spore is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri. She has twelve years of experience in mental health and offers focused support for trauma, family concerns, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and related struggles. She works with people who are facing life changes, parenting strain, intimacy issues, and persistent stress.

Lisa uses Trauma-Focused Therapy alongside other practical approaches to meet each person's needs. She combines client-centered conversations with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) methods to spot patterns of thought and behavior. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), somatic techniques, and Brainspotting are among the tools she may bring into sessions when appropriate.

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions aim to identify what feels most urgent, try small experiments or changes, and notice what helps. Lisa pays attention to how the body and emotions connect, and she encourages strategies that help people feel steadier day to day.

She believes the relationship between therapist and client matters most. Early work often focuses on reducing overwhelming feelings and building coping skills. Later work can look at how past experiences shape current patterns and choices.

People who choose Lisa typically want clear steps and practical tools paired with reflective conversation. She accepts international clients and offers services in English. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online

Trauma-Focused Therapy focuses on addressing the effects of traumatic events and reducing symptoms that interfere with daily life. It often involves targeting distressing memories and learning ways to tolerate and process strong emotions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds influence current connections; it helps people explore trust, boundaries, and emotional needs.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's experience and choices. The therapist listens closely, reflects feelings, and supports people as they find their own solutions. Together these approaches can be used to reduce anxiety, manage trauma symptoms, improve relationships, and build practical coping habits.

Finding the right fit is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Over a few sessions they will test methods and adjust the plan based on how things are working.

Session formats are not listed in the original profile, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit therapy into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, choose a quieter moment for focused work, or opt for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises, trauma-focused techniques, and client-centered conversation to remote sessions while working together to meet each client's goals.

These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing trauma-focused therapy does not mean a therapist holds a specific certification such as TF-CBT, EMDR or CPT.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSexualitySomatizationWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Narrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

Missouri

Languages

English

Licenses listed

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lisa commonly address?

She supports people with trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and related problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She mixes client-centered listening with practical techniques to reduce distress and build coping skills.

How much experience does she have?

Lisa has twelve years of experience working in the mental health field, including time as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the LPC credential and practices in Missouri as a Licensed Professional Counselor.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

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.

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