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Lisa Travis-Johnson, LPC

  • Experience9 years
  • LocationMissouri
  • Focus areasADHD, Addictions, and Trauma and abuse
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Lisa

Lisa Travis-Johnson is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri who focuses on clients seeking support for mood, behavior, and life-change challenges. She lists ADHD among her areas of focus along with concerns such as addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, and relationship and intimacy-related issues.

Background and approach

With nine years of professional experience and a background in corrections, she brings familiarity with complex presentations and co-occurring concerns like codependency, bipolar mood disorders, and substance-related struggles. Lisa describes her style as warm, empathetic, and interactive, emphasizing respect and tailoring sessions to each person’s needs.

She uses evidence-based techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and person-centered and trauma-informed methods to help clients explore thoughts, emotions, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning and relationships. Her work prioritizes collaboration and curiosity, encouraging clients to approach therapy as a space for learning and growth.

She offers services in English and practices from Missouri, applying her training and experience to support clients working through stress, grief, self-esteem, and related issues.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used to address anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that maintain substance use or low motivation by teaching practical skills and structured techniques to manage symptoms and improve functioning.

Trauma-focused and person-centered methods provide a complementary balance. Trauma-informed techniques help process past harms and reduce their ongoing impact on mood, relationships, and stress responses, while person-centered work emphasizes empathy, respect, and the client's own goals to foster self-understanding and growth.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively with clients to determine which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences and adapts strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local access to care. These formats make it possible to continue ongoing work through different modalities, support consistent progress, and accommodate varying comfort levels with real-time or messaging-based interactions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, ADHD, and mood disorders.
What is the general therapeutic style and approach?
The approach is warm, empathetic, and interactive, using evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, person-centered techniques, and trauma-focused work tailored to each client's needs.
How much clinical experience does the counselor have?
The therapist has nine years of professional experience and also brings experience from working in the field of corrections.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with the license MO LPC 2016042865.
Which languages are used in sessions and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available for online work?
Clients can work with the therapist through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are fees and subscription details handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are accessed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy with this counselor?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveWomen's issues

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English

What Lisa can help with

Lisa Travis-Johnson works with clients on addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.

Experience and training

Lisa is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Missouri, with 9 years of clinical experience.