Lisa Fix

Lisa Fix welcomes visitors to Better Help and recognizes that taking the first step toward counseling is often difficult; reaching out is itself progress.

She is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois, a credential that reflects advanced training and state approval to provide therapeutic services (license IL LCPC 180.000656). Lisa brings 33 years of clinical experience to her work.

Her upbringing drew her into the helping professions, and she has also engaged in her own therapy, so she understands what it is like to be on the other side of the therapeutic relationship.

Lisa has worked in a variety of settings, including a community mental health agency, a hospital-based eating disorders treatment program, and a university counseling center. She draws on multiple therapeutic approaches and personalizes counseling to meet each person’s needs. She invites questions so people can make informed decisions about their care.

Clients have shared that they find her caring, non-judgmental, and very helpful. She works to ensure clients feel heard and that therapy proceeds at a pace that feels comfortable. Her manner is personal and relaxed, and she offers direct feedback and challenges when clients are open to that style.

Outside of her clinical work, Lisa enjoys exercise, spending time outdoors and gardening, coffee and chocolate, time with her companion animals, watching funny videos, and staying engaged with social justice issues.

She believes it is important for prospective clients to interview a therapist to determine fit, and she welcomes contact to see whether they might work well together. She also extends best wishes to anyone seeking support.