- Guilt and shame
- Trauma and loss
- CBT and ACT methods
About Lisa
Dr. Lisa Hines is an LCSW licensed in Illinois with 30 years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and people coping with life changes. She also addresses relationship concerns and issues of guilt and shame.
Her approach is straightforward and person-focused. She listens to what feels most urgent and builds a plan from there. Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer communication, and small steps that can be tried between meetings.
Dr. Hines uses a mix of therapy methods to match the situation. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thoughts and behaviors, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and action, and EMDR for trauma-related symptoms when appropriate. She may also use Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation and Client-Centered techniques to keep the conversation grounded in the client's experience.
When guilt or shame is present, she helps people name where those feelings come from and work through the consequences they have on daily life. That can mean addressing attachment or communication patterns, or revisiting past hurts in a controlled way.
Her work is practical and paced to what the person can manage. New clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Cost varies with location and sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters most and taking actions that align with those values. It can help when guilt or shame gets in the way of meaningful choices by offering simple exercises and committed steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and introduces practical skills to shift patterns that keep a person stuck. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used for trauma-related symptoms and involves guided processing to reduce the intensity of distressing memories.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, current concerns, and what feels manageable. Together they try methods and adjust as needed rather than committing to one single technique from the start.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use visual or written exercises during sessions and practice skills between meetings in everyday settings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship challenges, and coping with life changes. Guilt and shame are listed among her focus areas.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
She helps clients identify where guilt or shame comes from and how it affects behavior. Work often combines talk therapy with skills for changing unhelpful thought patterns.
What is her clinical background?
She has 30 years of professional experience working in mental health settings and community care. That experience includes trauma, mood disorders, and relationship issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Does she work in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.