Dr. Tina Lott, LCPC, LMHC

Dr. Tina Lott is a licensed clinician and educator who combines clinical practice with academic leadership to support individuals and families navigating addiction, trauma, relationship struggles, mood disorders, and related concerns. With 11 years of experience, she brings a focus on co-occurring disorders and a commitment to reducing the stigma that can impede recovery. Dr. Lott earned degrees in psychology and counseling, culminating in a Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision, and she teaches counseling to master s and doctoral-level students as a Core Professor.

She holds professional credentials that reflect specialized training and supervisory experience. LCPC indicates authorization to provide clinical mental health counseling, and LMHC represents a licensed mental health counselor credential. She is also a Certified Addictions Counselor (CADC), an Advanced Clinical Supervisor (ACS), and holds a board-certified tele-mental health credential (BC-TMH), each reflecting additional competencies in addiction treatment, clinical supervision, and remote care. Dr. Lott participates in professional organizations such as the Illinois Counseling Association, National Certified Counselors, and the American Counseling Association, and serves as a Board Director on NBCC s CCE Board.

Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns including addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting and intimacy-related concerns, anger, and self-esteem. She also focuses on abandonment, codependency, control issues, and cultivating self-love. Outside of work she enjoys working out, painting, traveling, reading, and spending time with her family, which includes two children, ages 16 and 10, and her wife.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Tina Lott uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the needs of each person she works with. One common focus is addiction-informed counseling, which addresses substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges through structured interventions and relapse prevention strategies to support recovery and daily functioning. Another approach is trauma-informed therapy, which prioritizes safety, stabilization, and gradual processing of past harm to reduce symptoms and improve coping skills. A third emphasis is relational and family-focused work, helping people repair communication, set healthy boundaries, and rebuild trust within families and intimate partnerships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Lott collaborates with clients to select and adjust methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process helps ensure treatment aligns with each person s values and circumstances.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for people seeking flexibility and access to licensed professionals. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow scheduling around work, caregiving, and travel, and make it possible to continue care from different locations. These options support consistent progress by fitting therapy into busy lives and offering multiple ways to communicate between sessions.