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- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Stress and anxiety
About Lisa
Lisa Allen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 25 years of practice. She helps people address stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and grief using practical therapy methods such as mindfulness and solution-focused strategies.
Allen draws on long clinical experience to guide conversations about difficult emotions. She uses clear, goal-oriented work to help people reduce anxiety, manage mood shifts, and handle life changes. Sessions focus on what a person wants to change and small steps they can try between meetings.
Her approach emphasizes attention and present-moment awareness through mindfulness exercises. She also uses solution-focused techniques that highlight strengths and short-term goals. These methods are presented in simple, concrete terms during sessions.
Allen discusses topics including intimacy-related issues, parenting stress, eating and sleeping struggles, career concerns, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses issues related to LGBT identity, forgiveness, life purpose, and self-love. ADHD and other neurodiversity-related concerns are part of her stated experience.
Conversations are collaborative and practical. She helps people notice patterns, test small changes, and build coping skills. The work is paced to what each person can manage and aims for steady, usable progress.
Clients choose the first step by using the online intake path. The process includes a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session to see how the approach fits ongoing needs.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Mindfulness Therapy focuses on present-moment awareness and simple attention practices. Online sessions can include guided breathing, brief body awareness exercises, and learning how to notice stress responses in daily life. This approach is often used for anxiety, sleep problems, and coping with overwhelming feelings.Solution-Focused Therapy centers on clear, short-term goals and identifying existing strengths. Online meetings can map small steps, track what works between sessions, and refine practical strategies for relationships, parenting challenges, or career decisions.
Choosing which method to use is part of the early work. She will collaborate with each person to decide whether mindfulness practice, solution-focused steps, or a mix fits best based on goals and preferences. That choice can shift as needs change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and allow practice of techniques in real-life settings between meetings. These practical benefits support consistent work without promising a particular session type.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and grief, plus areas like eating, sleeping, parenting, and career concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses mindfulness exercises and solution-focused work. Sessions aim to be practical and goal oriented.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.