I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri with 30 years of professional work experience. I am interested in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem and confidence, & trauma. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I work with clients from all walks of life and will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Co-morbidity, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Domestic violence, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MO LCSW 000597
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Love her. Very friendly!
Written on Jun 18, 2025 after therapy with Lisa for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Ms. Smith often helps me by reminding me of things I should remember, but lose track of. She helps me by returning my focus to where it should be, as well as seeing things from another perspective. She is at least part critic, coach, and cheerleader.
Written on May 29, 2025 after therapy with Lisa for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
After years of cycling through therapists with BetterHelp, I finally found Lisa. I’ve brought some tough life challenges to the plate and still, I always feel heard, seen, and valued after each session. If you are dealing with stress on many levels and it all feels like too much, Lisa can help guide you to a more peaceful and healthy mindset.
Written on Apr 21, 2025 after therapy with Lisa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I have enjoyed working with Lisa. She is very knowledgeable and understanding. She is one of the easiest people to talk to. :)
Written on Mar 25, 2025 after therapy with Lisa for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Lisa is a very kind and caring person that is very easy to talk to. She is helping me to make a lot of progress.
Written on Feb 03, 2025 after therapy with Lisa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
Lisa has been amazing. She's been my therapist for a couple years and she understands my concerns. She's friendly, easy to talk to, and very helpful. My experience with betterhelp and Lisa has been fantastic.
Written on Nov 14, 2024 after therapy with Lisa for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd