Therapist profile
Lisa Spore, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and trauma
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- Attachment-based work
- Cognitive behavioral techniques
- EMDR and narrative
About Lisa
Lisa Spore is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 12 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with family concerns, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, addiction, and related issues. She also lists work on self-esteem, grief, intimacy-related issues, and stress. Sessions are described as collaborative and practical.
She uses a mix of approaches rather than a single method. Lisa draws on attachment-informed ideas, client-centered conversation, cognitive behavioral techniques, EMDR, and narrative strategies. That means she talks through current patterns, notices how past events affect day-to-day life, and uses focused interventions to reduce distress.
In practice she helps people name what is happening at home and find steady steps forward. Expect short-term problem solving alongside deeper work on recurring reactions and old wounds. She pays attention to how the body and emotions link, and sometimes brings in techniques that address physical responses to stress.
Her background includes private practice work in Missouri and broader experience in the mental health field. Lisa aims to match methods to each person's needs and preferences. The result is a mix of practical tools and emotional exploration.
Clients are asked to start by completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. The therapist describes the relationship as a central tool in the work and emphasizes working together to choose approaches that fit current goals and circumstances.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based ideas focus on how current patterns in relationships developed and how they show up now. In online sessions this can mean talking through recurring reactions, mapping triggers, and practicing new ways of relating to people at home. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going; it provides tools such as thought records and behavioral experiments that are easy to use between sessions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps process distressing memories; when used, sessions include focused processing and grounding techniques to reduce the intensity of past events.Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to choose methods that fit current needs, goals, and comfort with the techniques. That may mean short-term solution-focused work, CBT skill-building, or deeper processing with EMDR depending on what the client prefers and what emerges in early sessions.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and let people use tools and exercises between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt techniques to an online setting so clients can practice skills at home and carry progress into everyday life.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family or parenting concerns does she help with?
She lists family problems, parenting strain, family of origin issues, divorce and separation, and communication problems among her focus areas.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She combines client-centered conversation with solution-focused work and cognitive behavioral techniques, aiming for practical steps plus deeper emotional exploration.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 12 years of experience working in the mental health field in Missouri.
What credential and location are listed?
The profile lists Lisa as an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Missouri.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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