- Client-centered care
- Practical coping skills
- Trauma-informed approach
About Lisa
Dr. Lisa Hines helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the fallout from trauma and abuse. She guides clients who are coping with major life changes, grief, and mood or panic symptoms. Her tone is respectful and direct, and she focuses on practical steps people can use right away.
With 30 years of professional experience, Dr. Hines draws on approaches that emphasize the client's experience. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to build a working relationship based on listening and empathy. She also incorporates tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and EMDR when they fit a person's needs.
Sessions are collaborative and tailored to each person. She listens for what matters most, then helps set small goals and skills to practice between meetings. That might include handling intense emotions, improving communication, or facing painful memories at a manageable pace.
Dr. Hines aims to make therapy practical. She offers techniques to reduce panic and overwhelming worry. She helps people sort through guilt, shame, and issues with self-worth so they can move toward clearer decisions and more satisfying daily life.
Based in Illinois and licensed as an LCSW, Dr. Hines frames therapy as a partnership. She encourages people to take the first step and will work with each person to find approaches that fit their situation and values.
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a strong working relationship. Online sessions using this approach emphasize careful listening, reflection, and helping the person lead the conversation about what matters most to them. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being led by them. It teaches practical exercises that can be practiced between sessions to improve day-to-day functioning. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into patterns of thought and behavior and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful habits and reduce anxiety or low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work in collaboration with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. That means trying different tools and adjusting the plan as needed so sessions feel useful and relevant.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit care into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, and check in from a quieter place. It also allows practicing skills between meetings and using exercises that translate well to a remote setting. Talk with the therapist about how sessions will be scheduled and what will work best for everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dr. Hines focus on?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, and workplace issues.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The approach is collaborative and person-centered. Dialog is tailored to each person's needs and aims to set small, practical goals between sessions.
What is Dr. Hines' background?
She brings 30 years of professional experience to her work and emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her relationships with people.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is licensed in Illinois as an LCSW and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the provider before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Dr. Hines?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.