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Lisa Hess, LPC
Michigan
Licensed counselor - anxiety and life changes
See online therapy options- CBT informed
- Client-centered work
- Problem focused
About Lisa
Lisa Hess is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Michigan with 15 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep and eating difficulties, self-esteem struggles, career questions, and ADHD. Lisa describes therapy as a way to better understand yourself so you can handle life more confidently.
She uses clear, practical conversations to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small changes a person can try between meetings. Lisa draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as one tool alongside client-centered, existential, motivational interviewing, and narrative approaches to help people make sense of their choices and patterns.
Work with her typically looks like straightforward problem solving combined with reflective discussion. She helps people name difficult feelings, test new behaviors, and track what works. Expectations and small goals are discussed so progress stays concrete and measurable.
Her style aims to be direct and respectful. People come away with clearer steps to reduce worry, manage mood, or handle transitions. Lisa encourages people to experiment with different ways of responding until they find what fits.
To begin, she asks a few practical questions about the current problem and then sets a first meeting to map concrete next steps. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and scheduling starts by completing a short matching questionnaire.
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Lisa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thought patterns and try concrete behavior changes that reduce anxiety and improve mood. CBT sessions tend to focus on specific problems, short-term goals, and practical homework to try between meetings.She also draws on client-centered therapy, which emphasizes listening and reflecting so a person can find their own answers. That approach helps when someone needs space to make sense of feelings and priorities. Existential therapy is used to talk through questions about meaning, choice, and values when coping with life transitions or grief.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client will review goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps. This collaborative process guides whether to emphasize CBT exercises, reflective client-centered conversations, or existential questions.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find remote work helps them practice skills in their normal routines while keeping therapy consistent with everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She commonly helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating problems, self-esteem, career concerns, and ADHD.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to try concrete alternatives. Sessions include experiments and tracking to see what changes help.
What is her experience and background?
She holds an LPC credential and has 15 years of clinical experience working with a range of mood, stress, and life transition concerns.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is based in Michigan and practices as an LPC in that state.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions structured and what about formats?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing work and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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