“I have improved more here with my mental health than any other place I have been to over the years. I appreciate the care I am given.”
More than 1 year ago
“I have seen such significant progress working with Grace and have gotten to the point where I am working through things with her I have been too hesitant to process for a number of years / with prior therapists. She's excellent and a pleasure to work with - even through things that are really challenging for me to process.”
More than 1 year ago
About Grace Cusack
Focus areas
Anxiety
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Women's Mental Health Issues
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Panic Disorder
Irrational Fears / Phobias
Social Anxiety
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Exposure Response Prevention
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Identity
Gender
Female
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Grace Cusack
Grace is a Certified Light On Anxiety Treatment Specialist who completed her Master’s in Counseling from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology with a concentration in health psychology and received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and English Literature from DePauw University.
Grace has engaged in training across various settings including intensive outpatient programs (IOP) and partial hospitalization programs (PHP) at a leading hospital specializing in the treatment of adults with anxiety and OCD. Grace has advanced training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety, and related disorders, including but not limited to, Panic Disorder, Phobia-related Disorders, Social Anxiety Disorder, and Illness Anxiety.
Through her training, Grace furthered her commitment to individualized treatment tailored to each client. Grace utilizes evidence-based interventions including ERP, CBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to raise client’s awareness of their symptoms and help develop effective coping skills, challenge maladaptive thought patterns, and safety seeking behaviors. Grace believes in collaborating with clients to ensure their treatment plan aligns with their current needs and values. She strives to create a safe and empowering space for her clients.
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Popular visit reasons
Depression
Hoarding Disorder
New Patient Visit
Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Young Adult Issues
Depression
Hoarding Disorder
New Patient Visit
Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome
Office location
Grace Cusack, LCPC also offers online video visits for patients
Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Master's in Counseling Psychology
DePauw University (Bachelor's)
Professional memberships
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.87
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My therapist has been great and very helpful. I have not had a panic attack in 5 months.
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That insurance is well-managed. Ease of scheduling with therapist. Quality of treatment.
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EVERYTHING! Truly the best place with the most effective resources!
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I really like my therapist and have found her to be very helpful.
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Grace is great, and easy to work with and schedule withg
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Great Therapy that helped me improve in my life a lot
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My therapist Grace is amazing
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I have improved more here with my mental health than any other place I have been to over the years. I appreciate the care I am given.
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I have seen such significant progress working with Grace and have gotten to the point where I am working through things with her I have been too hesitant to process for a number of years / with prior therapists. She's excellent and a pleasure to work with - even through things that are really challenging for me to process.
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Grace is the most amazing human and I absolutely adore her. She has changed my life and I cannot say enough good things about her.
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The thoroughness of the intake sessions and setting of measurable goals. I appreciate Grace taking the time to assess all areas and share the results. I had no idea that OCD was running my life!
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Therapists are knowledgeable
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Research based approach to treatment
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I came into Light On Anxiety barely able to function in my daily life. I have learned a lot about general anxiety disorder and how to manage my mental and physical symptoms.
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EVERYTHING! Grace is amazing!!!!
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Grace has changed my life and is helping me battles severe anxiety that has previously crippled my life. I have been going through some major life issues recently and my anxiety has spiked but we are working on a plan for that and I am confident that I will get better in due time. She is amazing and I am so thankful for her.
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Great therapy and coping tools
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The intake sessions were very thorough allowing my therapist to identify the root of my anxiety. Once we identified that I was experiencing OCD symptoms the therapy was tailored to meet my needs and is helping to reduce my anxiety!
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My experience has been highly tailored to my needs and I'm very happy with the specialties LOA offers. My sessions with Grace are so valuable to me and she has given me the tools to approach situations confidently.
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Grace and Alexis have helped me tremendously in such a short period of time. I have tried therapy a countless amount of times with so many different therapists and locations all over Chicago (even online therapy) and no one has been anywhere near as amazing as Grace and Alexis. They are so kind, helpful, and funny! I love them both so much and they really have changed my life in so many ways!! I love light on anxiety!
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Frequently asked questions
How soon can I make an appointment with Grace Cusack?
Generally, Grace Cusack has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Grace Cusack's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Grace Cusack has 2 office locations in Chicago, view full addresses on Grace Cusack's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Grace Cusack?
Grace Cusack frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Grace Cusack on their profile.