Lisa Whittingham , LCPC

Lisa Whittingham is a licensed clinician based in Illinois with 15 years of experience helping people move through difficult life transitions and intense emotional challenges. As an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor), she combines clinical skill with a compassionate, down-to-earth style to guide clients toward clearer thinking and practical coping strategies.

Her practice centers on creating a supportive, non-judgmental space where individuals can safely examine their concerns and build tools for growth. She emphasizes collaborative work that helps clients identify patterns, explore values, and develop realistic steps for change.

Lisa focuses on a range of emotional concerns including PTSD, stress, anxiety, relationship dynamics, grief, and questions of personal identity. She works with people facing workplace pressure, family conflict, and the long work of healing from past traumas, offering techniques that strengthen communication, resilience, and self-compassion.

Committed to an inclusive and affirming approach, Lisa respects each personâs unique story and priorities. Her aim is to walk alongside clients as they uncover inner resources and create meaningful, sustainable change in their lives.

Integrating Evidence-Based Approaches in Online Therapy

Lisa commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more balanced perspectives; CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems because it focuses on concrete skills and behavior change.

She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness; DBT can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and impulsive behaviors.

When trauma is central to a clientâs concerns, Lisa incorporates elements of EMDR to process distressing memories and reduce their ongoing emotional impact; EMDR supports people who are working to resolve past traumatic experiences.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lisa collaborates with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences. She reviews options, adjusts strategies over time, and encourages client input so treatment feels tailored and practical.

Online therapy with Lisa is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexible scheduling and access from different locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy seasons of life, support participation for those with mobility or time constraints, and allow therapists and clients to work together in formats that suit their routines.