- 15 years experience
- IL LCPC
- Speaks English and Italian
About Lisa
Lisa Whittingham is an Illinois licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with 15 years of experience. She creates a warm, non-judgmental space where people can talk through stress, grief, relationship struggles, and other hard moments. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings, along with time to process difficult feelings.
Her work covers many concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, and sleep or eating challenges. She also helps with career questions, low self-esteem, and issues around intimacy and attachment. Coping with natural or human-caused disaster is listed among her additional focus areas.
Lisa uses a mix of therapy methods to match each person’s needs. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and build new habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when people need practical tools to manage strong emotions.
For clients processing past wounds, she incorporates Trauma-Focused work and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to address traumatic memories. Mindfulness-based practices are offered to help with grounding, stress reduction, and increased self-awareness.
She works collaboratively, setting goals together and adjusting approaches as progress is made. Sessions are offered in English and Italian, and she accepts international clients. People who want to begin are invited to use the Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
How Lisa’s approaches translate to online therapy
Many of her methods fit well with remote sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors; it often uses worksheets and short exercises that work well over video or phone. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions, such as breathing, grounding, and communication tools that can be taught and practiced during sessions.Trauma-Focused therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) aim to reduce the hold of painful memories and the reactivity they cause. When those approaches are used, the therapist guides pacing carefully and checks in often to ensure the work feels manageable.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Plans are adjusted over time based on progress and feedback, so the approach can change if something isn’t working.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people use different tools between sessions, like worksheets or mindfulness recordings, to reinforce what was covered in therapy.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English, Italian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, sleeping or eating issues, anger, self-esteem, and career transitions.
What is her therapy style?
Her style is warm and non-judgmental with a practical focus. Sessions mix talking, skills practice, and steps to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults through life changes and emotional challenges.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
She holds an LCPC credential and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and Italian, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.