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Dr. Lisa Hammons

Therapist · Mississippi

Dr. Lisa Hammons, LPC

Compassionate help for stress and life changes

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Caregiver support
  • Practical strategies

About Lisa

Dr. Lisa Hammons helps people who are stressed, anxious, or facing low mood. She supports those dealing with relationship strain, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Her background also includes work with caregiver stress and aging-related concerns.

She keeps sessions straightforward and rooted in practical conversation. She creates an open setting where people can talk about thoughts and feelings without judgment. The aim is to build small, useful changes that fit daily life rather than overwhelming plans.

Over 14 years in practice in Mississippi have given her experience across a range of issues. That includes body image, codependency, communication problems, and coping after divorce or separation. She has also worked with people managing guilt, shame, emptiness, and complex health or co-morbid conditions.

Dr. Hammons encourages steady progress through realistic goals. She helps clients identify habits that make stress or anxiety worse and practices simple alternatives. Sessions can also focus on rebuilding confidence, repairing communication, or managing the demands of caregiving.

Her style is supportive and practical. She invites questions and works with each person to find what feels most helpful. People interested in starting are asked to use the site Start Therapy button to begin the matching process.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Experience

14+ years

Credentials

Mississippi

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Dr. Hammons uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear problem solving and behavior change. One common approach emphasizes identifying patterns that keep stress and anxiety active and then practicing small, doable alternatives to break those patterns. This helps with daily worry, low mood, and routine avoidance.

Another approach centers on improving communication and relationship habits. It teaches specific ways to express needs, listen, and set boundaries so interactions feel less tense and more cooperative. That work is useful for commitment issues, codependency, and family-related stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and adjust methods over time based on what is helping. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions remain focused on their needs.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and let people join from a convenient location. It can also allow for flexible check-ins and steady follow-up as progress is tracked.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include caregiver stress, aging concerns, body image, and communication problems.

How does she approach therapy sessions?

Sessions focus on open conversation and practical steps. The approach aims to identify unhelpful habits and try small changes that fit a person's daily routine.

What experience does she bring?

She has 14 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and interpersonal issues. That background includes work with divorce, domestic violence aftermath, and co-morbid health concerns.

Where is she based and what are her credentials?

She is based in Mississippi and holds an MS LPC credential, meaning she is a licensed professional counselor.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted; she works with clients in her licensed jurisdiction.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing details are provided during sign-up.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

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