- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practices
About Lisa
Lisa Fix is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 33 years of experience. She lists stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, eating issues, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, family problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among the areas she addresses. Social anxiety and phobia appear as a specific focus area.
She came to counseling work from a personal and professional background that includes community mental health, hospital-based eating disorder treatment, and university counseling. That range shaped a practical, down-to-earth approach. Sessions are conversational and direct when needed. She offers feedback and gentle challenges for people who want them.
Lisa uses multiple approaches and adapts them to what people need. She draws on client-centered ideas to listen and understand. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and behaviors. She also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills and mindfulness practices for emotion regulation and stress management.
Her style is described as relaxed and personal. She encourages questions so people can decide if the fit feels right. She says going at a comfortable pace matters and will adjust the pace to the person’s readiness.
Outside of practice she enjoys exercise, gardening, coffee, chocolate, time with companion animals, and following social justice issues. She asks people to interview a therapist to see whether the working relationship feels appropriate before committing to more sessions.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience. Online sessions using this approach keep the conversation focused on what matters to the person and on building trust over time. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with practical strategies; remotely this can include worksheets, thought records, and real-time problem solving. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, with skills practiced between sessions and reviewed together.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lisa will collaborate with the person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying a method, checking how it works, and adjusting the plan together rather than assuming a single path will suit everyone.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into a busy life - it can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler to follow up on homework or practice skills between sessions. Ask about formats offered and how they match your daily routine before you schedule.
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Experience
33+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, eating issues, addictions, trauma and social anxiety and phobia among others.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is personal and relaxed while also offering direct feedback and challenges when appropriate. She aims to go at a pace the person is comfortable with.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 33 years of experience working in community mental health, a hospital-based eating disorder program, and a university counseling center.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing from Illinois.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can I expect online or remote session options?
Confirm current session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific formats; check the online options when you sign up.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.