Lisa Calloway

Compassionate LCSW blending CBT and client-centered care

LCSW Illinois

Experience: 24 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Lisa

Lisa Calloway is an Illinois-licensed LCSW with 24 years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression.

Background and approach

She emphasizes a welcoming atmosphere where clients can speak about their thoughts and feelings honestly, and she partners with them to identify practical steps toward greater well-being. Her work often blends cognitive behavioral techniques with a client-centered stance, focusing on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns while honoring each person’s unique perspective.

Lisa supports exploration of life transitions, workplace pressures, caregiver strain, communication breakdowns, and concerns such as panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and seasonal mood changes. She also addresses issues around self-worth, social anxiety, women’s concerns, and questions of life purpose.

Clients who choose Lisa can expect collaborative sessions aimed at building coping skills and clearer communication. She encourages taking manageable steps toward change and offers steady support through difficult moments, including separation or loss.

Lisa practices in Illinois and conducts sessions in English.

Approaches for Online Growth and Resilience

Lisa integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Client-Centered Therapy into online sessions to address common emotional and behavioral concerns. CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, panic, and mood disturbances, and works toward practical strategies to shift those patterns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and building a collaborative, supportive relationship so clients can explore feelings and priorities at their own pace.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. She will partner with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailor methods accordingly, adjusting techniques as progress and feedback indicate what works best for each person.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions during life transitions, manage workplace or caregiver demands, and access therapy from home. The variety of formats supports continuity of care and allows clients to engage in the way that fits their daily routines and communication style.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lisa commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, and also focuses on caregiver stress, communication problems, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress, and related concerns.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental, combining client-centered support with practical techniques to help clients explore feelings and make changes.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 24 years of professional work experience in clinical practice and related settings.

Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?

She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois with license number IL LCSW 149009437 and practices in Illinois.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are conducted in English; she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats does she offer?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Grief Depression

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFirst responder issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English