- Warm and collaborative
- Goal oriented
- Focus on family
About Lisa
Lisa Zwagerman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Wisconsin who helps people navigate major life changes and day-to-day struggles. She draws on experience as a mental health counselor, career counselor, and life coach to offer practical support for common challenges parents and adults face.
She meets people coming from many backgrounds, including college-age individuals, new parents, physician families, women facing role changes, and school-age caregivers. Her approach is warm and upbeat, and she aims to be a steady partner through hard seasons. She says reaching out for help takes real courage and strength.
Lisa works with concerns like anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, and stress related to work or caregiving. She also supports people dealing with ADHD, bipolar disorder, eating issues, career transitions, and compassion fatigue. Adoption and foster care are listed among her additional focus areas for people navigating those complex experiences.
In session she leans on client-centered listening while using cognitive behavioral ideas to spot patterns and try new ways of thinking and acting. Motivational and solution-focused techniques inform short-term goals when people want concrete steps. Mindfulness methods are used to build calmer, more present moments.
Her background includes three years of professional experience and practice in Wisconsin. Sessions are conducted in English, and international clients are not currently accepted. Prospective clients are encouraged to follow the site process to match and schedule a first appointment.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and meeting each person where they are. It helps people feel heard and supported while they decide what changes matter most.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It works well for anxiety, depression, and situations where changing unhelpful thinking can lead to clearer choices and better coping.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm in stressful moments. It can be useful for stress, grief, and ongoing worry.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will ask about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past, then recommend strategies to try together. That plan can change over time based on what works for the client.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can use work breaks or family routines for sessions. The therapist will discuss practical details and help match pace and methods to each person's life.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, parenting concerns, career changes, ADHD, bipolar disorder, eating issues, and compassion fatigue among other challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
The style is client-centered with a focus on listening first, then using practical cognitive behavioral and solution-focused strategies to set goals and try new behaviors.
What is her professional background?
Her experience includes roles as a mental health counselor, career counselor, and life coach, with three years of professional practice overall.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.