Dr. Lisa Hammons, LPC

Dr. Lisa Hammons is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, and major life changes. Her manner is calm and direct, aimed at making hard conversations easier to start.

She draws on 14 years of professional experience to guide practical problem solving. Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps clients can try between meetings. Lisa emphasizes listening without judgment so people can name what feels most urgent to them.

Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. She asks questions, teaches straightforward coping skills, and checks in on what is working. Conversations often include ways to improve communication, rebuild confidence, and handle transitions with less overwhelm.

Lisa also addresses concerns related to aging, caregiving stress, body image, and eating-related issues. She supports people dealing with divorce, loss, domestic violence, and codependency by helping them clarify decisions and set healthier boundaries.

For those navigating complex or overlapping problems like co-morbidity or trauma from disasters, she works to break issues into manageable pieces. The goal is steady progress rather than immediate fixes. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

How therapy approaches guide online care

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often used in counseling include problem-focused skill building and supportive psychotherapy. Problem-focused skill building teaches practical strategies for managing anxiety, improving communication, and handling life transitions through step-by-step exercises. Supportive psychotherapy focuses on listening, validation, and helping people sort through difficult emotions so they can make clearer decisions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about goals, daily routines, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. From there she will recommend methods to try and adjust them based on the client’s feedback and progress.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options before booking since session formats are not specified in the biography. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep regular check-ins. Others prefer a shorter phone check-in when they need a quick update or a video visit for deeper conversation. Discussing practical needs and preferences at the start helps match the session style to each person’s life and goals.