- Sleep and rest
- Stress and anxiety
- Practical strategies
About Lisa
Lisa Adler is a licensed professional counselor with 26 years of clinical experience in South Dakota. She focuses on helping people who face stress, anxiety, depression, sleep troubles, relationship strains, and grief. She talks plainly and supports clients without judgment while they take steps toward change.
Lisa believes each person is the expert on their own story and brings strengths to the work. She combines honest feedback with practical, evidence-based methods to help clients move toward their goals. Sessions are aimed at clear, usable steps rather than long lists of theory.
Over more than two decades she has helped people manage parenting challenges, addictions, compassion fatigue, and ongoing health or pain issues. She also addresses intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, anger, and career stress. Her work includes attention to complex situations such as abandonment, blended family issues, and co-occurring conditions.
Lisa usually checks messages several times a day and replies as quickly as possible. At times her response may be delayed when she is working with other clients or attending professional responsibilities. She asks for patience during those occasional delays.
When someone wants to start, she uses a collaborative process to set clear goals and pick practical strategies. The focus is on what can change now and how to build routines that support better sleep, calmer days, and steadier mood.
How evidence-based approaches guide online work
Many of the strategies Lisa uses come from well-studied, evidence-based techniques that focus on changing thoughts, behaviors, and daily routines. Cognitive approaches help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and practice different ways of responding to stress or anxiety. Behavioral and skills-based methods focus on building routines that support better sleep, mood regulation, and coping during hard moments.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lisa collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and daily life. Together they set short-term goals, try practical exercises, and adjust strategies based on what proves most helpful.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to practice sleep routines and stress management tools in the context of everyday life.
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Experience
26+ years
Credentials
South Dakota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep issues, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting challenges, addictions, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and collaborative, using evidence-based techniques and clear, practical steps to help clients reach their goals without judgment.
What is her professional background?
She has 26 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including chronic illness, compassion fatigue, and co-morbid conditions.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds the credential LPC-MH and practices in South Dakota.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific session formats.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.