Lisa Fix , LCPC

Lisa Fix is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with 33 years of experience. She came to counseling because of a lifelong interest in helping others, and she has also benefited from therapy herself. Lisa aims to make the first steps feel easier and more manageable for people who are nervous about starting. Her tone is warm and straightforward, and she encourages questions so people know what to expect.

Over her career she has worked in community mental health, a hospital-based eating disorder program, and a university counseling center. She draws from several counseling methods and adapts sessions to each person’s needs. Sessions tend to be personal and relaxed, with direct feedback when someone is ready for it.

Lisa helps people with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, eating and food-related issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on body image, communication problems, family of origin issues, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, panic attacks, postpartum depression, and compassion fatigue.

Her approach emphasizes listening and partnership. She aims to make people feel heard and to move at a pace that feels comfortable. When useful, she introduces practical tools drawn from cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness, and skills-building approaches.

Outside of work Lisa enjoys exercise, gardening, coffee, chocolate, time with her companion animals, and keeping up on social justice issues. She invites people to ask questions and to treat the first conversation like an interview to see if the fit feels right.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and meeting each person where they are. It emphasizes empathy and respect so people feel heard while they talk through concerns like grief, relationship stress, or body image issues.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It provides practical exercises and simple tools to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and address patterns linked to depression or compulsive behaviors.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It can be useful for anger, emotional overwhelm, and problems with impulse control.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match goals and preferences and will adjust as needs change. That process is shared and iterative rather than fixed from the start.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video is useful for more in-depth conversations and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text can be helpful for brief check-ins, mood monitoring, or when a shorter format fits a busy day. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and to build skills without long commutes.