Lisa Fix , LCPC

Lisa Fix is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois with 33 years of experience, bringing a long-term commitment to supporting people through life transitions and emotional challenges. She entered the helping field because of her upbringing and has also engaged in her own therapy, which gives her a personal understanding of what it is like to be on the other side of the couch. She is credentialed as an LCPC - a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - and has worked in a variety of settings, including a community mental health agency, a hospital-based eating disorders treatment program, and a university counseling center.

Her practice draws on a range of therapeutic approaches that are tailored to each person she sees, and she encourages questions so clients can be informed partners in their care. People who have worked with her have shared that they find her caring, non-judgmental, and helpful. Lisa aims to make clients feel heard and to move at a pace that feels comfortable, offering a personal and relaxed style while providing direct feedback and gentle challenges when clients are ready for them.

Outside of her professional work, she enjoys exercise, gardening, coffee, chocolate, time with her companion animals, watching humorous videos, and staying engaged with social justice issues. She welcomes prospective clients to interview a therapist to determine fit and encourages reaching out to see if they might work well together.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Lisa Fix uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive environment where the client’s values and perspectives guide the work. This approach emphasizes empathy and listening, helping people explore their concerns at their own pace and build on their strengths.

She also employs cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behavior. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges that respond to practical skills and structured reflection.

Dialectical behavior therapy is another tool in her repertoire, focusing on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and improving coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lisa works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques over time and invites feedback so the plan evolves with the client.

Online therapy with Lisa is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible and accessible. These options allow clients to engage in therapy from different locations and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for them.