Dr. Tina Lott , LCPC, LMHC

Dr. Tina Lott brings a blend of clinical experience, academic leadership, and advocacy to her work in mental health. She holds state licensure to practice clinical counseling and mental health therapy as an LCPC and an LMHC, and she also holds certifications in addictions counseling and advanced clinical supervision. In addition, she is board-certified in telemental health, reflecting specialized training in delivering care remotely. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in addiction from Chicago State University, completed a master’s degree at Governors State University in 2011, and earned a doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from Governors State University in 2018.

As a Core Professor in a university School of Counseling, she teaches counseling to master’s and doctoral students and contributes to professional boards and organizations, including service as a board director on the National Board for Certified Counselors’ Center for Credentialing Excellence. Her professional memberships include the Illinois Counseling Association, National Certified Counselors, and the American Counseling Association. Clinically, she focuses on co-occurring disorders, addictions, trauma, relationships, and a wide range of mood and behavioral concerns, and she advances research and education aimed at reducing stigma around mental illness and addiction.

Outside of her professional roles she prioritizes family life with two children and her wife, Tina, and enjoys working out, painting, traveling, and reading. Her combined experience in community-based care, higher education, and advocacy informs a practice aimed at supporting recovery, resilience, and healthier relationships.

Evidence-Based Care and Flexible Online Options

Dr. Tina Lott uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person’s needs. She applies structured, skills-oriented approaches to help manage mood, anxiety, and stress by teaching practical strategies for coping and emotional regulation. She also uses integrated methods for working with addictions and co-occurring disorders that combine relapse prevention strategies with attention to underlying mental health concerns. For trauma and relationship issues she emphasizes trauma-informed, relational work that supports safety, processing of experiences, and rebuilding trust within relationships.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the work with a therapist. Dr. Lott collaborates with clients to identify the most helpful methods based on presenting concerns, personal goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. This collaborative process helps ensure the care approach fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access consistent care. These formats offer flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel time, and allow continuity of support across life changes, while enabling licensed professionals to provide regular, goal-focused treatment from different settings.