- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Life purpose
About Lisa
Dr. Lisa Hines is an Illinois-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 30 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes, and pays attention to concerns around relationships and workplace strain.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She uses methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Sessions focus on specific goals, clearer coping skills, and steps people can take between meetings.
Lisa pays attention to attachment issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation or loneliness. She also addresses panic, mood concerns, sexual issues, somatization, forgiveness, and questions about life purpose. Conversations often include concrete strategies for managing symptoms and improving daily functioning.
With three decades of experience, she draws on a range of techniques to match what a person needs. The therapist adapts dialogue and plans to the concerns brought into the room, while working collaboratively on practical next steps.
People typically leave sessions with one or two focused actions to try. The emphasis is on workable tools for handling stress, rebuilding connection, and moving through changes in work, relationships, or health.
Therapeutic methods and online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and questions about life purpose because it focuses on what matters most and on small action steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It offers practical tools for panic attacks, mood concerns, and everyday worry by teaching skills to change unhelpful patterns.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a set of techniques aimed at reducing the intensity of traumatic memories and their effects. It is often used when past events continue to cause panic, avoidance, or intrusive symptoms.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try first, adjusting plans as goals and preferences become clearer. That shared process helps match techniques to the issue at hand.
Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for check-ins that focus on immediate coping skills. Discuss format preferences during the initial matching steps so sessions can be arranged to fit everyday routines and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns will she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related areas such as attachment issues, communication problems, and life purpose.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses practical, evidence-informed methods like ACT, CBT, DBT, and EMDR to identify patterns and build coping skills. Sessions focus on concrete steps and exercises to try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 30 years of professional work experience in social work and clinical practice, drawing on a range of clinical approaches to address complex concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is an Illinois-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Illinois.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.