- Attachment-informed
- Skill focused
- Collaborative care
About Lisa
Lisa Spore is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 12 years of experience. She helps people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship struggles, codependency, and parenting concerns. Her approach is practical and down-to-earth, aimed at helping clients regain balance and cope with life changes.
Lisa tailors each session to the individual. She uses a mix of methods that match a person's needs rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Sessions often include exploring how past experiences affect today, building coping skills, and working toward clearer communication and healthier boundaries.
Her work draws on Attachment-Based ideas, Client-Centered care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and Narrative Therapy. These methods can help with processing painful memories, shifting unhelpful thinking patterns, and strengthening relationships with self and others. Lisa also integrates body-focused work when it seems useful to address stress stored in the body.
Clients can expect a collaborative tone in sessions. Lisa focuses on listening, asking questions, and trying techniques together to see what helps. She emphasizes small, practical steps so progress feels manageable.
Her background includes years in community mental health and private practice in Missouri. Lisa keeps learning and adds new skills to her toolbox so she can offer a range of options for people working through complicated emotional and behavioral patterns.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current connections. Online work can help people notice patterns in how they relate and practice new ways of being with close others. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In remote sessions, CBT often uses worksheets, short exercises, and homework to build skills between meetings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. That means trying options, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together as needs change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer a way to keep care going when routines change. Licensed professionals can use conversation, guided exercises, and written tools effectively in remote appointments to support progress without promising specific outcomes.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, codependency, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, grief, and a range of other concerns listed in her profile.
How would you describe the therapist's style in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, with a focus on listening and trying techniques together. The therapist emphasizes small, manageable steps and tailoring approaches to each person's needs.
What is the therapist's background and experience?
She has 12 years of experience working in mental health, including time in private practice in Missouri. Her background includes work in community mental health settings and ongoing professional learning.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
The therapist holds the LPC credential, listed as MO LPC, and practices in Missouri.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and she does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options directly before booking to know what formats are offered.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should I take to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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