Lisa Fix

Lisa Fix is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois with 33 years of experience. She entered this work because of her own upbringing and personal journey through therapy, so she understands the challenges of taking that first step. Lisa aims to make the initial contact straightforward and respectful of each person’s pace.

Lisa has worked in community mental health, a hospital-based eating disorder program, and a university counseling center. She draws on different therapy approaches to tailor sessions to each person’s needs. She invites questions and encourages people to interview a therapist to find a good fit.

Her style is personal and relaxed. She offers direct feedback and gentle challenges when appropriate. Lisa emphasizes being caring and nonjudgmental while helping people feel heard and understood.

She helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, grief, eating and body-image issues, addictions, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, sleeping problems, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include communication problems, family of origin issues, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms.

Outside of work she enjoys exercise, gardening, coffee, chocolate, time with companion animals, and catching funny videos. She also follows social justice topics and brings a human, down-to-earth presence to sessions.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects feelings, and helps people find their own solutions; this approach can be useful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and grief.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to reduce anxiety, manage mood, or change unhelpful behavior patterns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It can help with anger, intense mood swings, and problems with impulsive reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Lisa will work together with each person to identify which methods fit best. That choice depends on goals, current struggles, and personal preferences, and it can be adjusted over time.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life - for example it can reduce travel time, allow a shorter check-in during a work break, or avoid having to be on camera when that feels difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt techniques like CBT exercises or DBT skill practice to an online setting so sessions remain practical and focused on everyday problems.