About Lisa
Lisa Waltrip is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and trauma. She uses a calm, practical approach and aims to make therapy easy to follow for worried parents and busy people. She brings six years of mental health experience in community and clinical roles.
Early work included integrated health support and leading a clubhouse unit where she helped people build life skills for work and schooling.
How Lisa works
That background shaped a focus on everyday goals and stepping-stone progress. In clinical practice she has supported people across a wide range of ages and backgrounds. Her work has included play therapy techniques and trauma-focused approaches, plus training in grief counseling and trauma-informed care.
She also has experience with postpartum depression and domestic violence related concerns. Her style is client-driven and strength-based. Sessions focus on practical steps, family dynamics where relevant, and addressing unresolved past trauma in a solution-oriented way.
She emphasizes self-awareness and building emotional resilience one step at a time. Lisa’s goal is to help people find inner calm and move toward a more satisfying life. She aims to create straightforward, steady support so clients can regain confidence and make choices that fit their values and daily life.
Lisa lists 3 ways of working on the entry:
What Lisa works with
The areas below are the ones Lisa selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Addictions
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Domestic violence
- Family conflicts
- LGBT
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 6 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Missouri |
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Online support options
How these approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small actions to move toward a meaningful life, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life changes.Trauma-Focused Therapy - This approach looks directly at trauma and its effects, using structured techniques to reduce symptoms and build coping skills. It is aimed at people processing abuse, post-traumatic stress, or overwhelming experiences.
Finding the best fit is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they try approaches, adjust methods, and choose practical tools that fit the client’s daily life.
Online sessions offer flexibility and easier scheduling. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option and work well for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick updates, step-by-step exercises, or people who prefer writing instead of speaking. These options make it simpler to work therapy into school, work, or parenting routines.
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