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Dr. Lisa Hines, LCSW

  • Experience30 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Relationship, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Lisa

Dr. Lisa Hines is a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois with 30 years of professional experience.

Background and approach

She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, and major life changes. She aims to respond with respect, sensitivity, and compassion to each person who reaches out.

Clients can expect a tailored approach rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps, with space to talk through difficult feelings and build coping skills.

Dr. Hines adapts conversation and techniques to match what each person needs in the moment.

Her work draws on a mix of approaches, including Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy. She uses these methods to help people notice patterns, reconsider unhelpful thoughts, and practice new ways of reacting to stress and strong emotions.

In sessions she focuses on improving communication, repairing attachment challenges, and addressing guilt, shame, or issues around forgiveness. Practical concerns such as panic attacks, mood shifts, workplace stress, and feelings of isolation are also common topics.

Dr. Hines emphasizes collaboration.

She partners with people to set goals and to try small, achievable changes between meetings. Her tone is encouraging and grounded, aimed at helping people take steady steps toward feeling more capable and connected.

How certain approaches translate to online work

Internal Family Systems helps people notice the inner parts that hold feelings and drives. It encourages gentle curiosity toward those parts so people can reduce internal conflict and make calmer choices. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying values and taking small committed steps toward them while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. Client-centered therapy emphasizes being listened to with empathy and working at a pace that feels right for the person.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to see which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative exploration can include trying different techniques and checking in about what helps most.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when days are tight. It can also let people continue care through life changes without pausing progress. Licensed professionals adapt exercises, homework, and communication to the format chosen so therapy stays practical and relevant.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as attachment, communication, guilt, and workplace stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions aim to set clear goals, talk through emotions, and practice skills that fit daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional work experience in behavioral health and counseling roles.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She holds an LCSW license in Illinois and practices in that state.
Are sessions available in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English