Lisa Draper, LPC

Lisa Draper is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Michigan who focuses on people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and relationship concerns. She writes in a direct, straightforward way and aims to be a steady partner as clients work through hard moments. Lisa draws on life experience in public safety and the military to relate to those who feel stuck or overwhelmed.

She served in the U.S. Army and completed a combat tour in Iraq. She also spent time working as a corrections deputy and worked as a paramedic and firefighter. That background shapes how she listens and responds when people bring worries about trauma, first responder issues, or the ripple effects of long-term stress.

In sessions she uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Client-Centered Therapy, and mindfulness. Lisa works with substance use concerns alongside related issues like depression, anxiety, and grief. She focuses on practical steps clients can take to feel more able to move forward.

Clients can expect a collaborative tone. Lisa describes therapy as a shared journey where she walks beside the person seeking help. She emphasizes respect for each person’s pace and practical tools to manage symptoms, improve sleep, and address self-esteem and anger.

Outside of clinical work she is a mother and grandmother, and she continues to volunteer as a firefighter. Her varied life and service roles inform a grounded, matter-of-fact approach to difficult problems.

How therapy approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with mood, sleep, and coping skills. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured approach that helps people process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional impact.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. Sessions can include discussion, skill practice, and guided techniques, and the plan may shift as progress unfolds.

Confirm current session options before booking to know which online formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during workday breaks. It can also let people use tools like written exercises or mindfulness practices between sessions. The therapist will discuss how best to structure appointments so they fit the client’s routine and goals.