- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin
- CBT and EMDR
About Lisa
Lisa Whittingham is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 15 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, parenting challenges, and struggles with attention and self-esteem. She also addresses family of origin issues and concerns tied to intimacy, eating, sleeping, and anger.
Her sessions focus on practical strategies and clearer thinking. She helps people notice patterns that trace back to childhood roles and expectations. Conversations often include concrete skills for communication, emotion regulation, and day-to-day coping.
Lisa uses a blend of methods to match the problem at hand. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thought patterns and dialectical behavior strategies for emotion and distress tolerance. Trauma-focused tools and EMDR-informed approaches are available when past events continue to affect current life. Mindfulness practices are used as short, usable exercises rather than abstract concepts.
Clients can expect straightforward, goal-oriented work that looks at how family history shapes current choices. She helps people untangle recurring dynamics, set clearer boundaries, and rebuild a stronger sense of self. Practical homework and simple daily practices are often part of ongoing sessions.
Lisa offers services in English and Italian. Her practice also supports international clients through the intake process and scheduling. Prospective clients are asked to complete a brief matching questionnaire before booking a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Lisa commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. She also draws on eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and trauma-focused therapy when past events continue to affect day-to-day functioning, offering structured ways to process difficult memories and reduce their hold on current life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist reviews symptoms, goals, and preferences with each person and decides together which methods to try first. That collaborative planning means sessions can shift over time based on what is most helpful.
If you want to book, please confirm current session options before scheduling because formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce time spent traveling, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many clients find remote sessions let them keep continuity of care when life or geography changes, and the therapist will help arrange a rhythm of meetings that fits day-to-day responsibilities.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English, Italian
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address related to family patterns?
She works with adults on family of origin issues and how those early roles affect relationships, intimacy, and self-esteem.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her style is practical and skills-focused, using conversation plus exercises to change thinking and behavior over time.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working with stress, anxiety, trauma-related concerns, and relationship issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCPC licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and Italian.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She accepts international clients and manages scheduling across time zones during intake.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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