- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship work
- Trauma informed methods
About Lisa
Lisa Whittingham is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 15 years of experience. She works with adults on common pressures of early adult life such as stress, anxiety, career and relationship concerns. She also supports people dealing with trauma, grief, parenting strains, attention differences, and problems with sleep or eating.
She uses straightforward talking, skills practice, and practical strategies in sessions. That includes methods from cognitive behavioral work, dialectical behavior ideas, mindfulness, trauma-focused techniques, and EMDR. Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings and on improving day-to-day coping.
Lisa often helps people untangle relationship and family tensions. She talks through communication patterns, commitment and attachment questions, and blended family issues. She also addresses anger, low self-esteem, body image, and how health conditions or caregiving responsibilities affect daily life.
Her work includes career-related stress, transitions after school or a move, and the sense of feeling behind peers. She supports people managing compassion fatigue, chronic illness, or the emotional impact of cancer and aging in family members. The emphasis is on practical changes that fit busy schedules.
Sessions are offered in English and Italian, and she accepts international clients. Cost varies by location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online therapy options button.
How her approaches translate to online work
Lisa uses cognitive behavioral methods to help identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors; this often means setting small experiments and trying skills between sessions. Dialectical behavior ideas provide concrete tools for managing strong emotions and improving moment-to-moment coping. EMDR is used as a trauma-focused method to reduce the intensity of distressing memories by working through them in a structured way.Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels manageable, then try approaches that fit those priorities. Adjustments are made over time based on what is helpful in practice.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue therapy if they move or live in another country. Talk with the therapist when scheduling to choose a session rhythm and format that suits daily life.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English, Italian
Frequently asked questions
Can she help with feeling lost after university?
Yes. She works with career, transition, and identity concerns common after school and supports people sorting next steps and priorities.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses practical talking, skill-building, and homework between sessions drawn from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and trauma-focused work.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults on stress, trauma, relationship issues, and related concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is an Illinois LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor based in Illinois.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English and Italian.
Which session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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