About me

Raising a teenager is one of the toughest jobs you will ever have. Being a teenager right now is also one of the toughest things to be going through. First and foremost, know that you are not alone and know you are not the only one who has ever struggled with this. With this said, it is possible to get through and to get through it alive and well. Sometimes, we just need a little help, especially, from an outside perspective where all the emotions aren't in the way.
I am a social worker with over 20 years of experience doing just that. I have worked with clients from infant (support to parents) to geriatrics, but most of my work has been with adolescents and their families. I do believe that you can't work with a teenager without working with the family. I recognize you are the expert of your family, but sometimes as I said above we need some different perspective, it is not my job to tell you how to live or how to parent your child, but it is my desire that all teens and families will end treatment with a few tools in their toolbox to better manage whatever circumstances may come their way. I find that the majority of the time communication is the fundamental break down. I am a down to Earth person and use a lot of analogies and education with clients when discussing ideas that may be new to them, so they can find the language to understand something or a skill to change the things that are not working for them any longer. The teens often need this form themselves, and for families this is building a common language of expectations, boundaries, and understanding of each other. Then you can take these ideas with you to use in the future. I love helping clients find out more about themselves through conversation and discussions that focus on moving forward while understanding how they got where they are today.
I often use a solution focused approach along with rational-emotive behavioral therapy. But switch it up based on the client/family and their goals and needs. Together with you the goals will be set and reassessed consistently to make sure that what is being addressed is meeting their needs and assisting you towards ongoing wellness.


Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Parenting issues
  • Self esteem, Motivation
  • Depression
  • Coping with life changes
Also experienced in:
Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Anger management , Bipolar disorder , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Abandonment , Attachment issues , Autism and Asperger Syndrome , Blended Family Issues , Read more...

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

Years of Experience: 22

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

IL LCSW 149.017717


Reviews

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

Written on Nov 30, 2022 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management

I’m looking forward to working with Lisa. We have had 1 session. She was a great listener & provided some great feedback.

Written on Jul 20, 2022 after therapy with Lisa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts

Lisa is very patient and calm. She makes me calm and helps me separate my emotions from my thoughts and helps me see so much more clearly in the fog. She is firm and clear in her responses and that makes me more confident. She has helped me to think independently and calmly. Her action plans and counsel sticks and I see myself repeatedly using her strategies in dealing with real life situations. I am so grateful that I was matched to her through teencounseling.com.

Written on Jun 02, 2022 after therapy with Lisa for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Lisa is a great listener and great at helping guide couples through their troubles and definitely will help you grow!

Written on May 15, 2022 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and adhd

It is only my 2nd time meeting with Lisa. She has already helped me so much understanding my issues.

Written on Apr 09, 2022 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem

Lisa finds ways to help me explore and understand my emotions. She makes very interesting remarks and always proposes practical methods.

Written on Nov 18, 2021 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks

I have only met with her one time but feel like she already has good insight into our needs.

Written on Sep 18, 2021 after therapy with Lisa for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue

Lisa is just what I need in a therapist… kind, straightforward, and honest. She helps me to reframe my thinking to better manage the stressors in my life. She puts me at ease and is so normal! I am so happy I was matched to her!

Written on Sep 14, 2021 after therapy with Lisa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

She’s very patient and understanding. She knows the Bible, she’s empathetic. She’s really nice too.

Written on Sep 10, 2021 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd

Very easy to talk to. She’s personable and really listens. She asks great questions and really makes you think from a different perspective. Looking forward to continuing working with her.

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