Lisa Travis-Johnson, LPC - Therapist in Missouri

About Lisa

Lisa Travis-Johnson is a licensed professional counselor who offers practical, down-to-earth help for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction. She writes in a warm, compassionate way and focuses on creating a nonjudgmental space where clients can talk frankly about what’s going on. Her style encourages curiosity and small, manageable steps toward change.

With nine years of experience, she brings experience from corrections work into her practice. That background informs how she listens and responds to complex situations.

Background and approach

She pays attention to motivations, patterns, and the real-life barriers that make change hard. Her sessions draw on cognitive behavioral methods that look at thoughts and behaviors, and on person-centered ideas that prioritize the client’s perspective. Trauma-informed tools are used when past hurt is getting in the way of daily life.

Lisa adjusts techniques to fit each person rather than using one set plan for everyone. She also addresses specific concerns such as self-esteem, relationship struggles, grief, intimacy issues, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include attachment and abandonment concerns, codependency, communication problems, and issues related to domestic violence.

Sessions may include practical skill-building, reflective conversation, and collaborative goal setting. The intent is to help clients notice patterns, try different responses, and move toward a more manageable life. Lisa aims to support people through steady, realistic progress.

Practical therapeutic tools delivered online

Lisa uses cognitive behavioral techniques which focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and problematic habits. These methods teach concrete skills that can be practiced between sessions.

She also draws on person-centered principles that prioritize listening and empathy, giving people space to describe their experience and choose goals that matter to them. When past trauma is present, trauma-informed approaches are used to help process difficult memories at a comfortable pace and reduce their impact on daily life.

Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to figure out which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more accessible around busy schedules. These formats let clients connect from home, check in between sessions, and pick the communication style that feels most manageable. The aim is flexible care that fits into everyday life while keeping focus on steady, practical change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with a wide range of issues including addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related issues, bipolar and mood disorders, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

What is her general approach to therapy?

Her approach blends cognitive behavioral techniques, person-centered listening, and trauma-informed methods. She tailors sessions to each person and focuses on practical strategies and honest conversation.

How long has she been practicing?

She has nine years of professional experience, including work in corrections that shaped her approach to complex client situations.

What credential does she hold and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, with Missouri license MO LPC 2016042865, and practices in Missouri.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients supported?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility.

How are fees and scheduling handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 9 years
Licensed: Missouri
Languages: English

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