What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.77
Average wait time
4.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Lissa, seems very curious about me and dives into the issues I am having and explains them in a way that I understand. I've never been able to work with a therapist who has been able to identify my challenges and has me work on them until we can move on to the next.”
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About Lissa Khema Merkel
Focus areas
Anxiety
Depression
Stress Management
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Motivational Interviewing
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Intervention
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Lissa Khema Merkel
I work with adults navigating chronic illness, medical trauma, and the emotional impact of ongoing health stress. My approach is calm, collaborative, and trauma-informed, with attention to nervous system safety and pacing. I aim to create a space where clients don’t have to explain or minimize their experience. I also have managed a chronic illness and have a lot of personal experience with the Medical Industrial complex.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Clients leave sessions with me always having checked in at the end of the session and identified what’s working for them and where I might be missing the mark. This feedback is invaluable for keeping our work on track and to be certain we are addressing your needs, which change.
I don’t assign homework but may recommend books or articles to read, should you have the time. I may occasionally email you information that I think will be helpful.
The greatest thing I want clients to take away from a session with me is a sense of forward movement in the issues they began therapy to address. It won’t be every session but I prize progress. I am goal-oriented and want to help you reach the goals we’ll set in the first few sessions.
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More information on payments and coverage
Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of Wisconsin-Madison, Master’s in Social Work
NPI number
1699146589
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.77
Wait time
4.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Lissa, seems very curious about me and dives into the issues I am having and explains them in a way that I understand. I've never been able to work with a therapist who has been able to identify my challenges and has me work on them until we can move on to the next.
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What practice does Lissa Khema Merkel work with?
Lissa Khema Merkel works with Grow Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Lissa Khema Merkel?
Lissa Khema Merkel frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Lissa Khema Merkel on their profile.
What languages does Lissa Khema Merkel speak?
Lissa Khema Merkel speaks English.
How do patients rate Lissa Khema Merkel in reviews?
13 patients have reviewed Lissa Khema Merkel. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.77/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.