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Elizabeth Eugea

Compassionate, practical counseling with evidence-based tools

LCPC Illinois

Experience
38 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Eugea is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois with 38 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family challenges, ADHD, grief, parenting concerns, career strain, and compassion fatigue.

Background and approach

She approaches therapy with empathy and respect, acknowledging how difficult it can feel to reach out for help and prioritizing clients' strengths as part of the healing process. She blends evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness practices, and a client-centered outlook to teach practical life skills.

Elizabeth often frames treatment as building a life-skills toolbox so clients gain concrete strategies to manage emotions, improve communication, and navigate change. Her work emphasizes collaboration, nonjudgmental support, and helping people move toward greater fulfillment.

Across her long career she has worked with a broad array of concerns such as abandonment, blended family issues, caregiver stress, codependency, domestic violence, family-of-origin problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and first responder issues. Elizabeth aims to create an encouraging, respectful environment where clients can explore challenges and develop tools tailored to their goals.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Available Online

Elizabeth integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside a client-centered stance to address presenting problems. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering structured techniques that can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. DBT emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for managing intense emotions and improving communication.

She also brings a client-centered perspective that prioritizes empathy and collaboration, helping clients feel heard while developing practical life skills. Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and the therapist will work collaboratively with each person to determine which combination of methods best matches their needs, goals, and preferences.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access ongoing support, practice skills between meetings, and maintain continuity of care when life or location makes in-person visits difficult.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Elizabeth address in therapy?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting challenges, anger, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, combining empathy and practical skill-building so clients learn tools to manage emotions and life challenges.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She holds 38 years of experience in the counseling profession and brings that long-standing practice to a variety of presenting concerns.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is licensed as an LCPC with license number IL LCPC 180.000826 and is based in Illinois.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English; she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer for online work?
Clients can connect via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences and scheduling.
How are fees and payment handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

38+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English