- Client-centered approach
- CBT skills
- 24 years experience
About Lisa
Lisa Calloway is an Illinois licensed clinical social worker with 24 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She creates a calm and nonjudgmental space where clients can speak openly about what feels hard. The goal in early sessions is to understand immediate needs and make simple, practical steps forward.
In therapy Lisa centers the person's experience and listens closely to what matters most. She blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to match the moment and the goal. That means sessions may focus on exploring feelings, building coping skills, or trying new ways of responding to difficult thoughts.
She also supports people facing caregiver stress, workplace difficulties, social anxiety, panic attacks, and life transitions such as divorce or midlife change. First responder issues, seasonal affective concerns, and questions about life purpose are included in her practice focus.
Sessions emphasize clear communication and tools you can use between meetings. Progress often looks like clearer decision making, reduced reactivity, or better coping when old patterns appear. Lisa encourages small, sustainable changes rather than quick fixes.
If you are thinking about starting therapy, she invites you to take the first step. Complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that fits your routine.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and making space for what you bring. In practice this means the therapist reflects what you say, asks gentle questions, and follows your lead about what feels most important. This approach can help when someone needs understanding and steady support through a painful time.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It often includes simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and build coping skills for anxiety, panic, low mood, or stress. CBT techniques can be practiced between sessions to make change more visible over time.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those aims. Adjustments are made along the way so work stays practical and relevant to daily life.
Details about session formats are not specified here, so please confirm the options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into a busy schedule, makes it easier to keep regular appointments, and allows shorter check-ins when time is tight. The focus stays on clear communication and practical steps you can use between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, plus related areas like caregiver stress, workplace problems, and social anxiety.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is warm and nonjudgmental. Sessions focus on listening first, then using practical skills or reflective conversation based on each person's needs.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 24 years of professional work experience as a clinician helping people with a range of emotional and life challenges.
What are her professional credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current session options before booking so you know how meetings are held.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.