Elizabeth Eugea , LCPC

Elizabeth Eugea is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois with 38 years of experience. She welcomes people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, ADHD, parenting strain, trauma or life changes. Her aim is to help people feel more capable and steady in daily life.

She uses clear, practical methods in sessions. Elizabeth teaches life skills clients can use between meetings, calling these tools for a personal "life skills toolbox." She draws on client-centered approaches and evidence-informed techniques to guide conversations and practice new habits.

Sessions tend to focus on problems that feel urgent or that keep repeating. Elizabeth helps people notice patterns, learn new thinking and coping strategies, and practice small changes that add up. She also addresses work stress, caregiver strain, compassion fatigue, and issues tied to family background.

Her experience includes long-term work with people affected by domestic violence, abandonment, blended family stress, and serious illness such as cancer. She is comfortable talking through fears, anger, guilt, shame, and the practical fallout from separation or divorce.

Elizabeth blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness, and client-centered work to build a plan that fits each person. She aims for a respectful, nonjudgmental tone and a calm atmosphere. People can expect direct coaching, skill practice, and steady support toward clearer goals.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's experience. The therapist reflects feelings, validates concerns, and helps people make choices that match their values and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches steps to change unhelpful thinking and behavior; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Elizabeth will talk with each person about their needs and preferences and try methods that fit those goals. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that feels doable and relevant to day-to-day life.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well when visual cues help the conversation. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Chat and messaging are useful for quick updates, skill prompts, or regular check-ins between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or hectic schedules.