Hi. I’m Lisa and welcome to Better Help! I know this first step is one of the hardest, yet you are doing it!
I am licensed as a clinical professional counselor in Illinois and have 33 years of experience. My upbringing led me to the helping field. I’ve done my own work through therapy so I know what it feels like to be on “the other side.”
I have practiced at a community mental health agency, hospital-based eating disorders treatment program and a university counseling center. I draw on various approaches and will work with you to personalize counseling to what you need. Ask all the questions you need to be informed.
Clients have shared they find me caring, non-judgmental and very helpful to them. I will ensure you feel safe, heard and go at a pace you are comfortable with. My style is personal, relaxed and I will provide direct feedback and challenges if you are up for it.
Things I enjoy outside of career are exercise, being outside/gardening, coffee, chocolate, time with my companion animals, watching funny videos, and keeping up on social justice issues.
I think it’s important for people to “interview” a therapist to see if it feels like a good fit, so I hope you will contact me to see if it feels like we can work well together. Regardless, best wishes and take care.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Avoidant personality, Body image, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
IL LCPC 180.000656
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Lisa Fix. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Lisa is wonderful and thoughtful in all her responses to my messages. She has offered valuable insight and advice.
Written on May 08, 2022 after therapy with Lisa for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I have been with Lisa for years now. First at My college and now at betterhelp. I am so glad I found her as she is always providing me with the tools necessary to handle my anxiety and depression. I am very grateful for her.
Written on Apr 07, 2022 after therapy with Lisa for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
After researching counselors and even interviewing some on Better Help for a couple of weeks, I decided to go with Lisa Fix. I absolutely made the right decision.
She has a sensitive disposition, she listens well and asks great questions which helps me to think about things in new ways.
If you want a compassionate counselor who listens and provides great feedback and thoughtful analysis then Lisa would be a great counselor for you .
Written on Aug 03, 2021 after therapy with Lisa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Lisa is incredibly down to earth, relatable, and meets you where you are at. She had very realistic and do-able suggestions that have really improved my mood and quality of life. Don't hesitate to book with her.
Written on Mar 21, 2021 after therapy with Lisa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, and relationship issues
Lisa is intelligent, personable, and very professional. I feel like she understands my needs when it comes to our sessions and meets every expectation I have of a therapist. I always look forward to her thorough responses whenever I do message her because she always has really insightful and useful information to give me. I'd recommend her to anyone I feel needs a compassionate and available therapist.
Written on Mar 12, 2021 after therapy with Lisa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Lisa is very thoughtful, helpful and caring. She reaches out often and always has great advice.
Written on Feb 10, 2021 after therapy with Lisa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes