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Lisa Childers, LISW, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes
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About me

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience in the field of social work and am licensed in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and North Dakota. I have worked with individuals and families from a variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. I operate from a person-centered and family systems approach through the use of cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and mindfulness-based therapy. Some of my areas of experience and interest include anxiety, depression, PTSD, and building healthy relationships. My career history has allowed me to work in the areas of mental health, domestic violence, foster care, and adoption.

My goal is to support and empower you to identify and address life's issues and face them head-on; to help you to learn how to cope with and manage life stresses so that they are not controlling you and overtaking your life.

Professional experience

25yrs in practice

Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment Issues, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Codependency, Communication Problems, Dependent Personality, Divorce and Separation, Domestic Violence, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Mood Disorders, Multicultural Concerns, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic Stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-Love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy

License information

IA LISW 089450

IN LCSW 34007977A

ND LCSW 5589

IL LCSW 149015265

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Lisa Childers. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Lisa’s experience and expertise enable her to take on difficult topics and concerns. Her willingness to relate on a personal level put me right at ease. She’s compassionate and knowledgeable—two qualities I appreciate so much about her.

Written on Nov 23, 2022 after therapy with Lisa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, parenting issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue

Lisa is awesome and takes the time to understand her patient’s goals and concerns!!

Written on Nov 21, 2022 after therapy with Lisa for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

She’s very understanding and responds in a timely manner! Can wait to have more time with her!

Written on Nov 01, 2022 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes

Lisa is wonderful and has been wonderful with understanding and suggesting coping/helping methods.

Written on Oct 18, 2022 after therapy with Lisa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management

Lisa communicates very well. I appreciate how she checks up on me between visits. Lisa is respectful and brings many tools to the table to help me succeed.

Written on Sep 27, 2022 after therapy with Lisa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Lisa is fantastic. She’s why I keep coming back to BetterHelp.

Written on Aug 26, 2022 after therapy with Lisa for 2 years and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes