- Strengths-based approach
- Practical coping skills
- Warm direct style
About Lisa
Lisa Amodeo greets people who are worn out by stress, addiction, or relationship strain. She offers straightforward help for anxiety, depression, grief, and codependency concerns. With calm honesty, she aims to make the next steps feel manageable rather than overwhelming.
Lisa earned a Master of Educational Psychology in Mental Health Counseling from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 1992. She holds Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) credentials. She brings 30 years of clinical experience to her work with adults and young adults.
Her background includes treating substance use and co-occurring mental health issues across many care settings. She has worked in detox, residential programs, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient programs, and outpatient community mental health. That experience informs practical ways to cope with cravings, relapse triggers, and the aftercare that follows inpatient treatment.
In sessions she uses approaches drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered work. She focuses on building strengths and helping people reconnect with what matters in their lives. Conversations tend to be warm and direct, with an emphasis on useful skills and clearer choices.
Outside of work she enjoys being outdoors, crossfit, scuba diving, time on the water, and moments with family and animals. She aims to bring compassion, warmth, and a sense of humor into the therapeutic relationship.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to actions that match personal values. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and the stuck patterns that accompany addiction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical behavior changes; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal effectiveness, which can help when emotions feel overwhelming.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Techniques can be adapted over time as progress and challenges become clearer.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats. Before booking, confirm current session options and any technical details. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can guide how to use the chosen approach effectively when meeting remotely, focusing on practical skills and clearer next steps rather than broad promises.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Illinois, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Lisa helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and relationship and family issues. Additional focuses include codependency, parenting strain, ADHD, and chronic illness challenges.
What is the therapy style like?
Sessions are warm and direct with a strengths-based focus. Lisa blends skill teaching and reflective conversation to help people make practical changes.
What experience does the clinician bring?
She has 30 years of clinical experience working across detox, residential, PHP, IOP, and outpatient community settings. That range informs work with substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds Illinois LCPC and Florida LMHC credentials and trained at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Her listed location is Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates depend on the chosen setting and region.
How do I begin working with this clinician?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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