What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Lisa was incredibly helpful, kind, and validating to my experiences. I am so excited to continue working with her! ”
Alexis K.March 23, 2022Video visit
About Lisa Couser
Focus areas
Anxiety
Depression
Sexual Abuse Counseling
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Life Transition
Childhood Trauma
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Existential
Attachment-based
Feminist
EMDR
Psychodynamic
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Lisa Couser
A down-to-earth, irreverent straight shooter, I prefer therapy to be free of pretense and to be a partnership. Together, we will focus on individual growth and healing rather than diagnoses or one-size-fits-all treatment approaches. I am generally more focused on body integration and nervous system regulation in my therapy style than many, so curiosity about how to get the body on board in addressing trauma, depression, and anxiety will maximize your experience.
I earned my Master's in Social Work from the University of Illinois, Chicago, which informs my approach and commitment to accessible, effective care.
I am committed to making therapy accessible. If you are underinsured, have a prohibitively high deductible, or you just want to get help without going through your insurance, I may be a good match for your needs and offer a sliding fee scale to keep my services affordable.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I work best with adult clients who are curious about their patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving. Working together, you will be empowered to let your values and life direction guide which of those patterns are helpful and which create unnecessary struggle.
As beneficial as sharing your story in therapy may be, traditional talk therapy is not always enough to support the real change you seek. I employ a variety of experiential approaches to support your growth which may be especially helpful in recovering from trauma or loss. Let's arrange a complementary consult to see if we might be a good team.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
A typical session with me will last about 55 minutes. Sessions are patient-driven with regards to content, and my role is thelp us notice patterns and themes within sessions and across them. Sessions will feel very conversational, with room for observations and feddback as we explore together. You will be invited to check in with what is happening at the physiological level and to be supported in learning how your nervous system works, how to build resilience and to feel more embodied, so that the effects from therapy don't get stuck at the cognitive level only. Expect to have your curiosity and imagination piqued as a more integrated sensory and experiential is spronkled into your talk therapy sessions to be able to actual have the direct, felt sense of the change and healing you are looking for within your sessions.
If you are familiar with different treatment approaches, I integrate a lot of ACT, Somtic Experiencing and EMDR into my sessions.
Patients should expect weekly sessions when beginning therapy that can extend for a few months or longer. Many issues that bring patients to therapy are complex, so therapy is a process of discovery and integration more than a quick fix.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Ongoing session: $70-95 for 60 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
- Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork
- Charges post-reimbursement amount: This provider will only charge you for the amount you pay after you get reimbursed from your insurance plan, so you don’t need to pay the session fee upfront
More information on payments and coverage
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Patients are responable for copays/coinsurance amounts at the time of service. Payment methods incluse Zelle, Venmo, credit and HSA cards/
In network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Cigna, United Behavioral Health/Optum, and Medicare.
Office location
Lisa Couser, LCSW also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of Illinois, Chicago, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1043482144
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Lisa was incredibly helpful, kind, and validating to my experiences. I am so excited to continue working with her!
March 23, 2022Alexis K.Verified patientVideo visit
How soon can I make an appointment with Lisa Couser?
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Is Lisa Couser accepting new patients?
Lisa Couser generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Lisa Couser's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Lisa Couser accept my insurance?
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What practice does Lisa Couser work with?
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Where is Lisa Couser's office located?
Lisa Couser has 2 office locations in Chicago, view full addresses on Lisa Couser's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Lisa Couser?
Lisa Couser frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Lisa Couser on their profile.
What languages does Lisa Couser speak?
Lisa Couser speaks English.
How do patients rate Lisa Couser in reviews?
1 patients have reviewed Lisa Couser. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.