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Elizabeth Eugea

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Elizabeth Eugea, LCPC

Illinois

LCPC in Illinois - Codependency and Anxiety

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Where Elizabeth stands

Credentials
LCPC
License
LCPC, Illinois / 180.000826
NPI
1194067314
Experience
38 years
Languages
English
Location
Illinois

About

  • Skills focused
  • CBT and DBT methods
  • Client-centered care

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Eugea is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with 38 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, life changes, ADHD, relationship strain, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, anger, career concerns, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses codependency, family of origin issues, communication problems, caregiver stress, and related concerns.

Her approach is straightforward and skills-focused. She aims to teach practical life skills that people can use day to day. Sessions include talking through what is happening, trying new ways to cope, and practicing tools that help manage emotions and reactions.

Elizabeth uses several established methods in session, including client-centered techniques, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior approaches, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. These methods are used to build skills for managing anxiety, mood, relationship strain, and overwhelming feelings. She often frames skill-building as adding tools to a personal life-skills toolbox.

She has a long history of work with people affected by domestic violence and with professionals such as teachers and nurses. Her practice is grounded in respect for how each person learns and changes. Conversations are offered without judgment, and the emphasis is on practical steps and steady progress.

Sessions are conducted in English and are based in Illinois. Prospective clients choose an online therapy option button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.

How sessions work

How her approaches translate to online sessions

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person is trying to say, helping people clarify their goals and feel understood. It supports those who are figuring out their priorities and want a respectful, nonjudgmental process.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It teaches specific strategies for changing unhelpful thinking and for building coping skills that reduce anxiety and improve mood.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal interactions. It can be useful for people who want tools to handle intense feelings or improve communication patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, try approaches that fit the person's needs, and adjust methods if something is not working. That collaborative process helps shape sessions over time.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or other daily demands. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, reduce travel time, and can make scheduling more flexible while keeping the focus on learning and practicing skills.

Areas of focus

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

Listed in

Illinois

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, relationship strain, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, anger, career issues, compassion fatigue, and codependency among other related concerns.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses a skills-focused, client-centered style that emphasizes practical tools. Sessions often include learning and practicing life skills to manage emotions and reactions.

How much experience does she have?

She has 38 years of experience in the counseling profession working with a wide range of life challenges.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.

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