- Practical coping skills
- Calm collaborative care
- Supports sleep and stress
About Lisa
Lisa Whittingham is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with 15 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, and sleep problems. Lisa aims to make therapy a straightforward, steady place to sort things out and build new habits.
Her approach is warm and nonjudgmental. She listens closely and helps clients name what matters most to them. Together they identify small, practical steps to reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning.
Lisa uses techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help people change unhelpful thinking and manage strong emotions. She may bring in trauma-focused tools when past events keep showing up in daily life. Sessions are focused on clear goals, skill building, and making progress that fits a person’s life.
She also supports people dealing with parenting strain, compassion fatigue, career stress, chronic health issues, and challenges around body image or intimacy. Lisa pays attention to how relationships and family patterns affect mood and sleep, and helps clients try new ways of communicating and coping.
English and Italian are both available for sessions. For someone who wants practical steps, steady support, and a calm space to work through difficult feelings, Lisa offers a collaborative, skills-based approach.
How therapy approaches translate to online work
CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to change how someone feels. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress-related concerns.Trauma-focused therapy and EMDR techniques look at how past events affect present reactions and use structured methods to reduce the power of those memories. These approaches can help when trauma, abuse, or persistent distress interferes with daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. That choice can change over time as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time, and keep appointments consistent during life changes. It also lets people use shorter check-ins when needed, or pick a format that reduces the need for a long commute. Licensed professionals and therapists aim to tailor session length and style to practical life demands while keeping the focus on concrete coping skills and steady progress.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English, Italian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lisa commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family stress, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career issues, and ADHD among other concerns.
What is her therapy style and approach?
Her style is warm and nonjudgmental while focusing on practical steps. She blends cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and trauma-focused approaches to help people develop coping skills and change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with people through life transitions and emotional challenges.
What credentials and state location are listed?
She holds an LCPC credential, specifically an Illinois LCPC, and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are offered and are international clients supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Italian, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.