Lisa Stammerjohann, LPC

Lisa Stammerjohann is an LPC with 35 years of experience using compassionate, person-focused therapy. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, career shifts, grief, and other life changes. Lisa aims to create a steady space where clients can talk through what matters most to them.

Her work often centers on helping people find purpose and regain balance during transitions. She helps clients address isolation, guilt, shame, forgiveness, and struggles around intimacy and relationships. Lisa also supports those dealing with caregiver strain, aging and geriatric concerns, and midlife challenges.

Therapy sessions emphasize clear, practical tools alongside careful listening. Lisa uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to help people identify values, change unhelpful patterns, and build coping skills. She draws on Emotionally-Focused and Existential perspectives when deeper meaning or relational work is needed.

Her background includes long experience with adults navigating career stress, addiction recovery, and the emotional fallout of trauma and loss. She has worked with veterans and caregivers and understands challenges that come with major life transitions. Lisa blends professional experience with a calm, respectful manner.

Located in New Jersey, she offers therapy in English. People considering therapy are encouraged to use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to availability.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice what matters to them and take meaningful action toward those values, even when emotions are hard. It is often used for anxiety, life transitions, and work or purpose questions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns; it is frequently helpful for anxiety, depression, and sleep issues. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting therapeutic relationship so clients can explore their own goals and choices.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and together choose methods that fit. This collaborative process can shift as goals change over time.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during work breaks, or offering sessions when leaving home is difficult. Licensed professionals can use these formats to help people practice new skills, review homework, and check progress between visits, while adapting pace and structure to individual needs.