Dr. Tina Lott , LCPC, LMHC

Dr. Tina Lott brings more than a decade of professional experience to work with people facing addictions, trauma, mood and relationship challenges. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), and she also holds credentials as a Certified Addictions Counselor (CADC), an Advanced Clinical Supervisor (ACS), and as board-certified in telemental health (BC-TMH).

Dr. Lott earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in addiction from Chicago State University, completed her master’s degree at Governors State University in 2011, and received a Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from Governors State University in 2018. In addition to clinical work, she serves as a Core Professor in a School of Counseling where she teaches master’s and doctoral students, and she contributes to the field as a Board Director on the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) CCE Board. Dr. Lott is also an active member of professional organizations including the Illinois Counseling Association, the National Certified Counselors, and the American Counseling Association.

Her clinical focus includes support for co-occurring disorders, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety and relationship and family concerns. Dr. Lott advocates for social justice and works to reduce the stigma attached to mental health and addiction through ongoing research following her dissertation. When she is not teaching or working with clients, she enjoys exercising, painting, traveling, reading, and spending time with her family, which includes two children, ages 16 and 10, and her wife, Tina.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Dr. Lott uses evidence-based techniques tailored to addictions and co-occurring disorders, combining focused interventions that address substance use patterns alongside mood and anxiety symptoms to support recovery and daily functioning. She also applies trauma-informed approaches that help people process past harm, build coping skills, and improve relationship dynamics after abuse or loss. These methods emphasize practical tools and gradual work toward stability and resilience.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Lott collaborates with each person to identify methods that best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She works together with clients to adjust strategies over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for their circumstances.

Online therapy with Dr. Lott is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling, consistent access from home, and multiple ways to communicate depending on comfort and need. Licensed professionals can adapt session format to support ongoing progress while making care more convenient and easier to integrate into daily life.