Lisa Fix, LCPC - Therapist in Illinois

About Lisa

Lisa Fix is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois with 33 years of experience. She chose this work because of her upbringing and personal journey through therapy, so she understands what it feels like to be on the other side of the room.

Her manner is steady and straightforward, and she invites questions so people can decide if the fit feels right. Her background includes work in community mental health, a hospital eating-disorder program, and a university counseling center.

Background and approach

That range shaped a practical, adaptable style. She pulls from several therapy approaches and tailors sessions to each person’s needs. Sessions tend to be personal and relaxed, with clear feedback when clients want it.

Lisa often focuses on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, eating and body-image concerns, addictions, trauma and abuse, and relationship or intimacy struggles. She also works with mood disorders, ADHD, and concerns like panic attacks or social anxiety. She lists family and parenting among her areas of focus and attends to family-of-origin and communication problems when relevant.

Her approach balances listening with skills-based work. She may use cognitive-behavioral tools to change unhelpful patterns and dialectical skills to manage strong emotions. Motivational interviewing and mindfulness techniques are also part of her toolkit when they suit the situation.

Outside of work she enjoys exercise, gardening, coffee, companion animals, and watching lighthearted videos. She encourages people to interview a therapist to find a good match and welcomes informed questions at the start of the process.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and meeting people where they are. In this approach the therapist follows your lead, helps you feel heard, and supports what matters most to you. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches practical skills to shift them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep or panic issues. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can help with intense emotions, relationship conflict, and impulsive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Lisa will talk with clients about their goals, preferences, and what feels comfortable, then try methods that match those needs. That collaborative process means the plan can change as people learn what helps them most.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. These options let people fit sessions around busy schedules, handle follow-up between meetings, and use the communication style that works best for them. Licensed professionals can deliver the same therapeutic tools online that they use in person, while keeping the work practical and focused on real-life changes.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lisa commonly address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, eating and body-image problems, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, and mood disorders.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is personal and relaxed while remaining direct when feedback is useful. She listens closely and mixes supportive listening with practical skill-building.

What kind of clinical background does she have?

She brings 33 years of experience, including work in community mental health, a hospital-based eating-disorder program, and a university counseling center.

What credential and location information should I know?

She is an Illinois licensed clinical professional counselor - LCPC, licence number IL LCPC 180.000656, practicing in Illinois.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to meet.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 33 years
Licensed: Illinois
Languages: English

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