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Lisa Whittingham

LCPC

Lisa Whittingham , LCPC

Therapist in Illinois

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About Lisa

Lisa Whittingham is a licensed therapist practicing in Illinois with 15 years of clinical experience helping people navigate difficult life changes and intense emotions. As an LCPC - which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - she blends practical strategies with empathetic support to help clients move from surviving to managing and growing.

Her work addresses a wide spectrum of concerns, including trauma and PTSD, stress and anxiety, relationship and family dynamics, grief and identity challenges, and struggles with eating, sleeping, anger, and self-esteem. She also supports clients facing parenting and caregiver stress, career transitions, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and intimacy-related issues. Lisa draws on a range of therapeutic tools to tailor treatment to each person’s needs and goals.

Clients encounter a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where communication, skill building, and self-understanding are central. She emphasizes resilience, practical coping skills, and self-compassion while helping people repair relationships, process past wounds, and develop clearer direction for the future.

Dedicated to inclusive, person-centered care, Lisa partners with clients across age groups and life stages to create meaningful, sustainable change. She accepts new clients, including international clients, and offers flexible session formats to fit varied schedules and needs.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Lisa commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) when working with clients online. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress while teaching practical skills for everyday challenges. EMDR is a trauma-focused approach that helps people process and lessen the emotional impact of past distressing memories, often used for PTSD and trauma recovery.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Lisa works with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and will adapt techniques or combine approaches as treatment progresses, so clients feel involved in deciding what fits best.

Online therapy with Lisa is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving clients flexibility to receive care that matches their schedule and comfort level. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in treatment, access therapy from different locations, and fit sessions into busy lives while continuing evidence-based work with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Lisa Whittingham have?

Lisa Whittingham has 15 years of experience.

Is Lisa Whittingham a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LCPC credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. Her Illinois license is 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, 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.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issues

Also works with

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 approaches

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

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English, Italian

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