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Elizabeth Eugea

Elizabeth Eugea, LCPC

Illinois

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LCPC - Young adult issues and life changes

  • Stress and anxiety
  • CBT and DBT skills
  • Life skills coaching

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Eugea is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with 38 years of experience. She works with adults on common struggles such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, relationship strain, grief, parenting pressures, anger, career concerns, and coping with life changes.

She uses straightforward, skill-focused work to help people manage day-to-day problems. Sessions often include teaching practical life skills to use outside of counseling. Elizabeth frames therapy as building a collection of tools people can apply when things get hard.

Her approach blends person-centered listening with methods drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness practices. That mix lets her address thoughts and behaviors while also paying attention to how someone learns and changes.

She has long experience supporting people affected by abuse and domestic violence, and she has worked with teachers, nurses, caregivers, and first responders. She also addresses family of origin issues, blended family concerns, caregiver stress, and feelings like guilt, shame, and abandonment.

People can expect direct guidance, practical strategies, and a respectful working relationship. Elizabeth helps people set realistic goals, practice new skills, and track small changes over time. To start, follow the online booking steps to match and schedule an initial session.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Elizabeth uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and goal-focused, often useful for anxiety, depression, and managing stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy provides skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills can help when strong emotions or relationship conflicts get in the way of daily life. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and respect for how each person learns and grows, with the therapist following the client's pace and preferences.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, learning style, and the problems they want to address. It is normal to try a few techniques and adapt them as progress is tracked.

The original profile does not specify exact online formats. Before booking, confirm the available session options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow for consistent check-ins during work or school breaks. It can also make it simpler to use skill practice between meetings and to bring real-life situations into discussion without needing to travel.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

38+ years

Listed in

Illinois

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with for young adults?

She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, relationship issues, career worries, and coping with life changes.

What is her general therapy style?

She combines person-centered listening with practical teaching. Sessions often focus on learning and practicing life skills drawn from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.

How much experience does she have?

Elizabeth has 38 years of experience in the counseling profession, working with a broad range of concerns over that time.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor licensed in Illinois.

Can someone who lives outside the US work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats are used?

The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video or phone sessions are available.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.

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