- Mindfulness based
- Solution focused
- Life purpose support
About Lisa
Lisa Allen is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience helping people through hard emotional times. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and grief. She also supports people dealing with parenting strain, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, and questions about life purpose and self-love.
Her practice emphasizes listening first and tailoring support to each person's situation. Sessions focus on practical steps that people can try between meetings. Lisa helps clients sort out immediate problems while also building longer term coping skills.
She uses mindfulness-based methods to help people notice their thoughts and responses without getting overwhelmed. She also draws on solution-focused ideas to set clear, small goals and track progress. Those two approaches guide much of her work with people who want both calm and concrete change.
Clients can expect a collaborative style that balances empathy with direction. Lisa encourages honest talk about setbacks and celebrates small wins along the way. Her goal is to help people build self-compassion and clearer next steps for moving forward.
Lisa practices in Illinois as an LCSW, and her work includes attention to issues faced by LGBT people, caregivers with compassion fatigue, and those navigating life transitions. She invites people who want straightforward, steady support to explore a match and next steps.
Mindfulness and Solution-Focused Work Online
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations so they feel less overwhelming. It can help with anxiety, stress, sleep problems, and learning gentler ways to respond to difficult feelings.Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small, practical steps that move a person toward their goals. Sessions often identify specific changes to try between meetings and track what helps, which can suit people coping with life transitions or relationship concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying approaches, checking what helps, and adjusting course together.
The original biography does not list exact online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time, which helps parents fit sessions into busy days. It also allows shorter check-ins when needed, and options that do not require camera use can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a quick conversation is preferred.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and grief, plus parenting, sleep and eating difficulties, ADHD, and related life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, combining compassion with goal-setting and steps people can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience working in clinical social work settings and community care.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds an LCSW and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.