My name is Lisa Spore and I have worked in the mental health field in Missouri for 14 years. Ten of those years have been as a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice. I believe in seeking out trainings in the latest techniques and polishing my skills to provide the best therapeutic experience my clients could ask for. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting (BSP), Somatic Experiencing, and use Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused Brief, and Client-Centered approaches in my practice.
Everyone is unique, and I embrace that uniqueness by tailoring therapy to each client. I provide therapy within a safe and judgement-free environment. I believe accepting the limits of the human condition increases client’s positive responses to support and encouragement in the therapeutic setting. While utilizing strong clinical skills, I recognize that integration of natural healing can promote a strong foundation for optimum personal growth. The mind-body balance is paramount to returning to a healthy and positive emotional state.
The Therapeutic relationship is recognized as the most important factor in a positive experience. In our sessions, we will work together to identify the best approach to address your specific needs. We will also explore any underlying emotional reactivity that could be increasing painful experiences. Evaluating current and past issues can assist us in recognizing how past events can negatively impact daily functioning. Solution focused techniques, Brainspotting, CBT, or Somatic Experiencing, in varying combinations, can all be used to alleviate distress.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Somatization, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MO LPC 2011016318
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She listens and gives helpful advice
Written on Mar 14, 2024 after therapy with Lisa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Very experienced, I’m thoroughly impressed with her experience thus far in metal heath and grief.
Thank you soo much.
Written on Feb 24, 2024 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Great therapist, listens and helps direct conversation, very open minded and intelligent and just a good conversation.
Helped me alot with multiple areas of my life while I was struggling.
Highly recommend Lisa and BetterHelp in general.
Written on Aug 21, 2023 after therapy with Lisa for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
She’s the best therapist of all time!!
Written on Aug 16, 2023 after therapy with Lisa for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
It is very easy to be open with Lisa. She truly hears what is troubling you and offers constructive feedback to help you along your path to wellness. She has helped me to challenge my thought patterns and has been a great help to me. I am thankful to Lisa for all of her help and would highly recommend her!
Written on Aug 01, 2022 after therapy with Lisa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Thank you for your help. Very happy with your expertise.
Written on Jul 14, 2022 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, intimacy-related issues, and adhd