Lisa Whittingham, MEd, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Chicago, IL
Online & In-Person
Free initial consultation
About me
Hi! I am a Licensed Therapist (LCPC), Yoga instructor, Multicultural Music & Sound Healing Practitioner, musician and mother. It is my passion to infuse therapy with creative modalities and practical, mindfulness-based tools.
I BELIEVE in the goodness of all people, but we are at a tipping point on our planet. It is crucial that we move away from feeling constantly fearful and threatened. It takes COURAGE to heal. Unhealed trauma & PTSD is at the root of many (misdiagnosed) mental health issues.
Our antiquated mental health systems, inhumane treatment approaches, & archaic diagnosis manuals often cause, and intensify trauma.
With technology advancing at lightening speed, the methodologies also need to continue evolving. The services I offer include, but are not limited to, the following:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), Yoga Therapy, and Sound Bowl sessions. Science is finally catching up to what ancient, indigenous healers, Yogis & mystics have always known - that all of us have the power to heal & to learn tools to feel grounded and more joyful. I witness this every day with my courageous clients. When we re-connect with our intuition, we naturally live the highest version of ourselves. Laughter, music & creativity are the best medicine, and when we live from our AUTHENTIC self, we become powerful leaders (we need you!) Healing our hearts and minds will not only help our lives, it will help the entire planet. Clients have option of infusing traditional talk therapy with music, meditation, yoga and other creative modalities. Using humor and intuition as our guides, let’s untangle your energy, find practical solutions to increase Joy in your life, and get you back in balance!
License
License(s)
Professional certifications
Education
Loyola University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$185 - $300Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Zelle
- Venmo
- Credit Card
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- United Healthcare
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services
- Aetna
- Humana
- Out of Network
- Cigna
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Optum
Specialties and clinical interests
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Betrayal Trauma
- Body Image
- Bullying
- Career
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Family Conflict
- Fertility, Pregnancy & Postpartum
- Gender Identity
- Grief & Loss
- Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs)
- LGBTQIA+
- Narcissism
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Parents of LGBTQIA+
- Pet Loss
- Phobias & Fears
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Sleep Disorders
- Spirituality
- Sports Performance
- Stress/Stress Management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
- MUSIC & SOUND HEALING
- Mindfulness
- Music Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
- Yoga Therapy
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Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Kids & Tweens (5-12)
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
- Couples
- Groups
- Families
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- English
- Italian
Website and social media