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Lisa Whittingham, LCPC

Illinois LCPC supporting healing and resilience
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Relationship and family work

About Lisa Whittingham

Lisa Whittingham is an Illinois-based therapist with 15 years of clinical experience who helps people navigate major life transitions and emotional challenges. As an LCPC - a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - she combines practical strategies with empathic support to guide clients through stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, trauma, and identity concerns. Her background emphasizes evidence-informed methods and a focus on real-world coping skills that clients can use between sessions.

In practice, Lisa works across a broad range of issues including family and parenting difficulties, intimacy-related concerns, anger and self-esteem problems, eating and sleeping challenges, career transitions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She integrates trauma-focused care when needed and helps clients improve communication, rebuild resilience, and develop greater self-compassion. Her approach centers on creating a respectful, non-judgmental space where exploration and practical change happen together.

Committed to inclusive, client-centered work, Lisa supports people at different life stages and from diverse backgrounds. She provides services in English and Italian and is accepting new clients, including international clients. Therapy is offered through multiple remote options to fit clients' schedules and preferences, with the aim of helping each person identify strengths and create meaningful, sustainable change.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issues

Also Specializes In

Trauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Lisa Whittingham have?

Lisa Whittingham has 15 years of clinical experience.

Is Lisa Whittingham a licensed therapist?

Yes, she holds the credential LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. License details: IL LCPC 180.002937.

In which languages does Lisa Whittingham provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English and Italian.

Where is Lisa Whittingham located?

Lisa Whittingham is located in Illinois.

How can I work with Lisa Whittingham as my therapist?

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

Does Lisa Whittingham work with international clients?

Yes, Lisa Whittingham works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Lisa Whittingham 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is often used to address anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges by teaching practical skills for changing thoughts and actions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindful awareness - tools that are useful for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and reducing reactive behaviors. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a trauma-focused approach that supports processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional intensity, and it is commonly used when past traumatic experiences interfere with present life.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Lisa works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she tailors treatment by combining methods that fit the individual. Clients and the therapist discuss options and adjust the plan over time to ensure the best match for progress and comfort.

Online therapy with Lisa is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, travel constraints, or differing communication preferences. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access licensed professionals from home or elsewhere, and choose the format that feels most helpful for ongoing work.

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