Dr. Tina Lott , LCPC, LMHC

Dr. Tina Lott is a licensed counselor, educator, and researcher with a focused practice addressing addiction, trauma, mood disorders, relationships, and related concerns. She holds LCPC and LMHC credentials and has completed advanced training and certifications in addiction counseling and clinical supervision. Her academic path began with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a minor in addiction from Chicago State University, continued with a master’s degree from Governors State University in 2011, and culminated in a Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from Governors State University in 2018.

As a Core Professor in a School of Counseling, she teaches at both the master’s and doctoral levels and brings that academic perspective into clinical work, particularly with individuals facing co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges. She maintains professional affiliations with major counseling organizations and serves as a Board Director on the NBCC CCE Board, contributing to the field through teaching, supervision, and post-dissertation research focused on stigma and recovery.

Dr. Lott combines clinical expertise, certification in addictions, and experience supervising clinicians to support people navigating grief, relationship and intimacy issues, mood instability, anxiety, parenting concerns, and identity-related stressors. Outside of her professional life she values family time with her two children and her wife Tina, and enjoys working out, painting, traveling, and reading.

Evidence-informed approaches for online addiction and trauma care

Dr. Tina Lott uses evidence-based, practical strategies tailored to people managing addiction, trauma, mood differences, and relationship struggles. One focus is integrated care for co-occurring disorders - coordinating treatment of substance use and mental health symptoms together so both areas are addressed rather than treated separately. This approach helps people stabilize symptoms and build routines that support recovery and daily functioning.

Another emphasis is trauma-informed support that attends to how past harm affects current relationships, mood, and coping. That work centers on safety, pacing, and skills to manage overwhelming feelings while rebuilding trust in self and others. Both approaches are rooted in empirical practice and adapted to each person’s circumstances and goals.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Lott works with clients to identify priorities, try techniques, and adjust the plan as needs and goals evolve. Online sessions - whether by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging - make that collaboration flexible and accessible, allowing people to connect from home, manage scheduling around work or family, and continue care during life transitions.