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Dr. Tina Lott

Compassionate clinical counselor and counselor educator

About Tina

Dr. Tina Lott centers her work on people facing complex challenges such as addictions, trauma, mood disorders, relationship and intimacy issues, and struggles with self-esteem and control.

Background and approach

With a focus that also includes grief, sleep and eating concerns, LGBT matters, and family dynamics, she aims to help clients navigate patterns like abandonment, codependency, and cultivating self-love. Dr.

Lott brings 11 years of clinical experience and holds LCPC and LMHC credentials, along with a background in counselor education. She completed undergraduate studies in psychology with a minor in addiction, earned a master’s degree in 2011, and completed a doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision in 2018.

Her professional involvement includes membership in state and national counseling organizations and service on a board related to counselor education. In addition to clinical work, she teaches at the graduate level and pursues research on stigma surrounding mental illness and addiction.

Outside of her professional roles she enjoys family time, fitness, painting, travel, and reading.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Many clients benefit from structured, evidence-based methods that address emotional regulation, behavior patterns, and trauma-related symptoms. One commonly used approach focuses on skill-building for emotion and stress management, teaching practical coping strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood instability. Another approach targets maladaptive relationship patterns and codependency by exploring interpersonal dynamics and developing healthier boundaries and communication skills.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is collaborative and may evolve over time. The therapist works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then recommends techniques that fit the situation while adjusting them as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible. These remote formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent support and skill coaching across a variety of concerns, while giving clients multiple ways to engage that suit their comfort and lifestyle.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a broad range of issues including addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, and self-esteem concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to complex presentations and co-occurring conditions, focusing on reducing stigma and building practical skills for recovery and relationship repair.
What is her professional background?
She has 11 years of experience, holds advanced degrees including a doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision, and maintains active involvement in counseling organizations and board service.
Where is she licensed and based?
She practices from Illinois and holds the credentials LCPC and LMHC; her Illinois license number is IL LCPC 180.009195 and her Washington license is WA LMHC LH61644397.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Services are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to their needs and schedule.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To get started select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
11 years
Licensed
Illinois, Arizona, Washington
Languages
English