Lisa Whittingham, LCPC
Compassionate LCPC guiding healing and growth
- 15 years experience
- Offers online sessions
- English and Italian
About Lisa Whittingham
Lisa Whittingham is a licensed therapist in Illinois with 15 years of clinical experience who supports people navigating complex life transitions and emotional challenges. As an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor), she blends clinical training with a warm, empathetic style to create a respectful, non-judgmental environment where clients can explore difficult feelings and develop workable strategies for change.
Her practice focuses on a broad range of concerns including PTSD, stress and anxiety, relationship and family dynamics, grief, identity questions, and trauma and abuse. She works with individuals across life stages to untangle complicated emotions, improve communication, and strengthen self-understanding. Her approach emphasizes practical coping skills alongside deeper exploration to foster growth in everyday life.
Lisa often helps people manage workplace strain, family conflict, caregiving stress, and the emotional aftermath of past wounds, always attending to each person’s unique story. She prioritizes resilience and self-compassion, guiding clients toward clearer boundaries, healthier relationships, and sustainable coping tools. Committed to an inclusive, affirming practice, she aims to walk alongside clients as they discover inner resources and build meaningful, lasting change.
Her practice focuses on a broad range of concerns including PTSD, stress and anxiety, relationship and family dynamics, grief, identity questions, and trauma and abuse. She works with individuals across life stages to untangle complicated emotions, improve communication, and strengthen self-understanding. Her approach emphasizes practical coping skills alongside deeper exploration to foster growth in everyday life.
Lisa often helps people manage workplace strain, family conflict, caregiving stress, and the emotional aftermath of past wounds, always attending to each person’s unique story. She prioritizes resilience and self-compassion, guiding clients toward clearer boundaries, healthier relationships, and sustainable coping tools. Committed to an inclusive, affirming practice, she aims to walk alongside clients as they discover inner resources and build meaningful, lasting change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
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 are 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 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.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Work and Healing
Lisa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; this approach is often used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and practical problem solving. She also integrates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) when trauma-related memories interfere with daily functioning, using structured processing techniques to reduce the intensity of distressing memories. In addition, Mindfulness Therapy offers grounding practices and present-moment awareness that can ease overwhelming emotion and improve focus and self-regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Lisa works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She reviews options together, adapts techniques over time, and encourages clients to share feedback so the plan evolves with their progress.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so clients can choose what fits their schedule and comfort level. These remote options make it easier to maintain continuity of care across life transitions, varying routines, and geographic locations while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor care to each individual.