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Essence Lee, LCPC

Illinois LCPC specializing in stress and anxiety
  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Offers CBT and mindfulness
  • 10 years experience

About Essence Lee

Essence Lee is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois with 10 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, strengthen motivation, and build self-esteem and confidence while addressing depression. Essence has experience supporting clients through life changes and offers care for grief, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue, alongside attention to related concerns such as commitment and communication problems, family difficulties, feelings of emptiness, and the effects of prejudice and discrimination.

She approaches therapy from the view that each person is the expert of their own story and that existing strengths can be mobilized to overcome life’s challenges. Essence values the courage it takes to begin therapy and affirms that first step; she meets clients with empathy and practical focus. Her work integrates evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to help clients develop skills for coping, emotional regulation, and greater self-love and forgiveness over time.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

GriefBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Commitment issuesCommunication problemsEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameMood disordersPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Essence Lee have?

Essence Lee has 10 years of experience.

Is Essence Lee a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LCPC credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. License details: IL LCPC 180011794.

In which languages does Essence Lee provide therapy?

Essence Lee provides therapy in English.

Where is Essence Lee located?

Essence Lee is located in Illinois.

How can I work with Essence Lee as my therapist?

You can work with Essence Lee through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Essence Lee work with international clients?

No. Essence Lee does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Essence Lee cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Integrating CBT and Mindfulness for Online Support

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and then develop practical strategies to change them. It is commonly used for issues such as anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching skills for problem solving and emotion regulation. Mindfulness Therapy invites clients to practice gentle awareness of thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations in the present moment, which can reduce reactivity and support stress management and increased self-compassion.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Essence Lee works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore which techniques feel most helpful and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy lives or to continue care from home. These options allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent support, practice skills between sessions, and maintain momentum toward personal goals while accommodating different schedules and communication styles.

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