- Client-centered therapy
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Mindfulness practices
About Lisa
Lisa Bicket is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, with 22 years of practice helping adults manage strong emotions and life stressors. She focuses on everyday problems like anxiety, depression, anger, and the strain of parenting and family life. Lisa uses straightforward talk and practical steps to help people get through hard moments.
She works in a client-centered way, listening first to what is most pressing. She then draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thinking and on mindfulness to steady attention in the moment. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented rather than long lectures or tests.
People come to her for a range of concerns - relationship strain, grief, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, chronic illness stress, and issues around identity or attachment. She also supports those dealing with bipolar symptoms, ADHD traits, or compassion fatigue from caregiving roles. Her work addresses both immediate coping and longer-term patterns that keep problems returning.
Lisa often uses solution-focused techniques when someone needs quick, practical changes. Motivational interviewing is part of her toolkit when people feel stuck or unsure about change. She aims to help clients build clearer communication habits and better emotion regulation strategies they can use at home and work.
Her style is direct and calm. Lisa prefers short, achievable steps that fit into daily life. She encourages honest conversation about what helps and what does not, and she adjusts plans as progress is seen or goals shift.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Lisa often combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices. Client-centered work focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep anger or anxiety active and teaches concrete skills to change them. Mindfulness practices train attention to physical sensations and present-moment cues so strong feelings can be noticed earlier and handled differently.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about goals, past strategies that did or did not help, and practical limits like time or energy. Together they pick techniques to try and adjust them based on what actually helps in day-to-day life.
If you plan to do sessions online, confirm the current session formats before booking. The main practical benefit of online work is fitting therapy into a busy schedule - sessions can be easier to attend around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. Some formats let people check in briefly without video, which can be useful when bandwidth or a short break is the main concern. The therapist and client can also choose session lengths and pacing that match ongoing needs so work on anger and stress becomes part of everyday life rather than an added burden.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger or related issues does she handle?
She works with anger linked to relationships, work stress, resentment, and problems that come from grief, trauma, or parenting strain.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a client-centered style combined with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try different responses.
How much experience does she have?
Lisa has 22 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, stress, trauma, and relationship concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing from Illinois.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does accept international clients, so long as scheduling and jurisdictional considerations are met.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.