- Client-centered work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness and DBT skills
About Lisa
Lisa Fix is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 33 years of experience. She entered the helping field because of her upbringing and personal experience with therapy, and she uses that perspective when meeting people who are struggling. Lisa 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 works with.
Her background includes work in community mental health, a hospital-based eating disorders program, and a university counseling center. Those settings shaped a practical, down-to-earth approach to counseling. She draws on several methods and adapts sessions to what the person needs rather than following a single formula.
In sessions she keeps things personal and relaxed. She offers direct feedback and gentle challenges when appropriate. She encourages people to ask questions and to treat a first meeting like an interview to see if the fit feels right.
Lisa values straightforward conversation about goals and steps forward. She mentions enjoying exercise, gardening, coffee, chocolate, companion animals, and following social justice issues outside of work. That helps explain a conversational, human tone in her sessions.
People who want clear guidance and a therapist who balances listening with practical input may find her style useful. She works in English and practices in Illinois as an LCPC.
How her methods translate to online work
Lisa uses client-centered work in sessions, which means she focuses on the client's goals and priorities and follows their pace. This approach helps when someone needs to talk through relationship stress, grief, or anger without feeling pushed toward a specific plan.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. CBT offers practical exercises and strategies that can be practiced between meetings to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful reactions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness skills are part of her toolkit for managing intense emotions and improving day-to-day coping. These skills teach attention to the present moment and techniques for tolerating distress without acting on it impulsively.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Lisa will collaborate with each person to select methods that fit their goals and preferences, and she will adjust as needs change. That collaborative planning is meant to be straightforward and practical, not prescriptive.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life - for example by shortening travel time, allowing a quiet check-in during a break, or avoiding the need to be on camera if that feels better. Many clients find that using practical skill work between sessions fits with day-to-day demands and helps carry progress into everyday life.
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Experience
33+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, eating problems, depression, addictions, trauma and anger.
What is her approach or style in sessions?
Her style is personal and relaxed with direct feedback when helpful. She adapts techniques to each person's needs rather than using a single method.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 33 years of clinical experience, including work in community mental health, hospital-based eating disorder treatment, and a university counseling center.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the US?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing or cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to schedule a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.