Need help now? See crisis phone numbers

Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you use our links to purchase.

Lisa Lucchese

Therapist

Lisa Lucchese

LCPC

Illinois · 21+ years of experience

Compassionate counselor blending talk and creative methods

Continue with Lisa

Opens BetterHelp in a new tab. There you can look at online therapy options.

Step 1

  • Grief and loss
  • Self esteem support
  • Creative arts options

About Lisa

Lisa Lucchese is an Illinois-licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with 21 years of experience. She focuses on grief, self-esteem, career concerns, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. She aims to offer respectful, sensitive care that meets each person where they are. She listens first, then tailors conversation and plans to what each person needs. Sessions often include practical tools for managing stress and building confidence. She also offers creative arts options such as art, music, or movement to help people express feelings that are hard to put into words. Her approach is practical and collaborative. She helps people find inner resources and everyday techniques that can bring relief and create momentum toward change. Sessions can include step-by-step strategies, creative exercises, and guided reflection to support clearer goals and small, achievable steps. Lisa has worked for more than two decades in Illinois settings helping people navigate loss, motivation struggles, workplace concerns, and major life shifts. That experience informs a calm, steady style that focuses on what works in daily life. She adapts methods to each person rather than following a fixed script. People who are interested in combining talk work with creative activities will find options to include art, music, or movement materials. Those elements are used to support expression, relaxation, and imagining strengths and goals.

Step 2

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Experience

21+ years

Credentials

Illinois

Languages

English

Step 3

How therapeutic approaches and online work can fit together

Lisa describes her work as a mix of practical talk and creative arts techniques. One approach she uses is solution-focused, which narrows attention to small achievable steps and immediate strategies for coping with stress, career decisions, or life changes. Another option is creative arts integration, which uses art, music, or movement to help express feelings, ease tension, and imagine strengths and goals. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and daily routines, then suggest ways to combine conversation and creative activities that make sense for them. Because the original biography does not list specific online session formats, confirm available options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain regular check-ins. Others appreciate being able to try creative exercises that can be done with simple materials at home. The focus is on practical ways to fold therapy into everyday life and to make consistent progress toward goals.

Step 4

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she focus on?

She focuses on grief, self-esteem, career concerns, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, plus related issues like isolation, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and intellectual disability.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is practical and collaborative, combining conversation with hands-on techniques and creative activities when useful.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 21 years of professional experience working with people on grief, motivation, workplace issues, and life transitions.

What credentials and location apply?

She is an LCPC licensed in Illinois and practices with that credential in the state.

Does she work in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Step 5

Your next step

If this is for you

  • Check that the location and license details fit where you live.
  • Write down one or two things you want to talk about.
  • Take your time. You can read other profiles first.

If you are helping someone

  • Read this page together, at a pace that suits them.
  • Ask what they think about this therapist.
  • Let the person make the choice.
Lisa LuccheseContinue with Lisa