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Lisa Hammond

Lisa Hammond, LISW

Ohio

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Licensed social worker - anxiety and relationships

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship struggles
  • Guilt and shame

About Lisa

Lisa Hammond is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Ohio with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, depression, and ADHD. Lisa also addresses issues connected to adoption and foster care, attachment, caregiver stress, and feelings of guilt and shame.

Her approach is practical and straightforward. Sessions focus on clear goals and usable strategies. She listens for what matters most and helps people name patterns that keep them stuck.

Lisa pays attention to how past relationships and caregiving roles shape present feelings. She helps people sort through control issues, impulsivity, isolation, and jealousy. Conversations can include communication skills and ways to manage concentration or memory challenges tied to anxiety or ADHD.

When fertility, midlife transitions, or family problems are present, she helps people clarify priorities and set manageable steps. Forgiveness and letting go of shame or guilt are explored without pressure; the work moves at the client’s pace.

People who prefer a direct, respectful therapist who focuses on clear next steps may find this approach useful. Lisa asks about daily routines and responsibilities, then adapts sessions to what can realistically fit into a person’s life. To begin, she invites prospective clients to complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

Evidence-based approaches and online sessions

Lisa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anxiety, depression, ADHD-related concerns, and relationship difficulties. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments; this helps reduce worry and build clearer thinking. Another approach emphasizes skill-building for communication and emotional regulation, which can help during conflict, caregiver stress, or when working through guilt and shame.

Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. She will collaborate with clients to match methods to their goals and daily life. That means checking what feels useful, adjusting strategies, and tracking small changes together.

The original biography does not list session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time that would otherwise make regular meetings harder. Many people find that virtual sessions let them work through relationship patterns and day-to-day stress while keeping therapy practical and manageable.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

Ohio

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she work with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, self-esteem issues, depression, and ADHD. Additional areas include adoption and foster care, attachment, caregiver stress, and guilt and shame.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and goal-focused. Conversations aim to identify patterns and build usable coping skills.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns from anxiety to adoption-related issues.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker, LISW, licensed in Ohio.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats are offered?

The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What do I do to get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.

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