- 30 years experience
- Values-focused care
- Practical coping skills
About Lisa
Dr. Lisa Hines is a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois with 30 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes. She helps people work through relationship concerns and workplace issues, and supports those coping with grief, loss, and panic attacks. Her approach aims to make change feel doable, not overwhelming.
She keeps sessions focused and practical, tailoring discussions to each person’s situation. Conversations center on what matters to the client and on small steps that build toward better day-to-day functioning. Lisa uses straightforward language and a calm style that many people find easy to follow.
Her background includes long experience across mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and attachment-related concerns. She draws from a range of methods to address difficulties such as guilt, shame, isolation, and problems with communication. The work often includes short skills practice, reflective talk, and planning for manageable behavior changes.
Clients can expect an emphasis on values, present-moment choices, and practical coping skills. Dr. Hines adjusts pace and focus to suit what each person needs, whether that is relief from acute symptoms or steady work on life purpose and self-love. She aims to empower people to make changes that fit their daily lives.
People interested in starting are encouraged to prepare ideas about what they hope to change. Dr. Hines will listen, help set goals, and suggest ways to build new habits gradually.
How ACT, CBT, and EMDR translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. It centers on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that align with long-term goals, which can reduce avoidance and increase meaning.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses practical exercises and short behavioral experiments to change unhelpful patterns and reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing works with distress tied to past painful events by helping people process upsetting memories and reduce their emotional intensity. It is often used when trauma or post-traumatic stress is a central concern.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions may blend techniques so the plan matches what actually helps the client feel and function better.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Those practical benefits often help people stay consistent with their work on stress, relationships, and wellbeing.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship problems, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, communication, guilt and shame, and workplace issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and person-centered, with an emphasis on clear steps and everyday skills. Sessions focus on what the client wants to change and on simple actions to try between visits.
What is her clinical background?
She has 30 years of professional experience working with mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, panic, and related concerns. That experience shapes how she tailors treatment plans.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an Illinois LCSW license and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.