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Margaret Couch, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Margaret is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Margaret. View 42 reviews
Great news, Margaret is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Illinois

Recent reviews

She knows how to listen to my problems, and gives me tips to work through them

Reviewed December 2024

We have been talking for a while now and when she gives advice she asks me questions to clarify what I’m asking of her and I know she has been actively listening to me because what she says often includes bits from past conversations. Impressive and I feel heard

Reviewed December 2024

More about Margaret

  • 39 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in the state of Illinois. I also have a Masters Degree in Education. I have over 30 years of experience working in the field of mental health. I consider it a privilege to have been invited into the lives of others as they seek to improve their daily lives.

I believe in meeting my clients where they are. Not where they are ‘expected’ to be. I will work with you as a whole person, not just as a diagnosis. I believe in an individual’s inherent dignity and right to self determination.

I would love to join you on your journey to positive change.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Parenting issues Bipolar disorder Depression ADHD Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Coping with life changes Coaching Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Blended family issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Fertility issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hoarding Hospice and end-of-life counseling Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Personality disorders Phobias Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Sexual dysfunction Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Visually impaired Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Margaret Couch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699917583.

  • LCSW · Illinois · 149011307 · Expires November 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Margaret Couch

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

42 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helpful Amazing Listens Great listener Wonderful Easy Helped Recommend Supportive

She knows how to listen to my problems, and gives me tips to work through them

Reviewed December 2024

We have been talking for a while now and when she gives advice she asks me questions to clarify what I’m asking of her and I know she has been actively listening to me because what she says often includes bits from past conversations. Impressive and I feel heard

Reviewed December 2024

shes been so wonderful and helpful. I feel like im working through the hardest stuff Ive been through with a lot of new tools.

Reviewed November 2024

Peggy has been a more-than-ideal person to begin the therapy process with. She’s very kind, knowledgeable, and brings a really nice laid back energy to the sessions. She is a great listener, and truly absorbs and processes everything she hears before responding. Couldn’t recommend her more!

Reviewed June 2024

She is very thoughtful. I’ve only talked to her once but she seems sincere to help me. So far

Reviewed May 2024

She has been very helpful

Reviewed April 2024

I really appreciate her ability to hold space for me to vent and feel heard, and her ability to provide praise and validation without being condescending, patronizing, or disingenuous

Reviewed April 2024

Margaret is very compassionate

Reviewed April 2024

Margaret opened my eyes , showing me that what I am going through is legit. She offers great advice that I did not even think of. And that my issues are real and not self imagined.

Reviewed April 2024

So far I feel the most seen than I have felt in a long time. She listens so well, and gives good feedback and asks the important questions. I already feel like Im making a lot of progress.

Reviewed April 2024

Margaret has been probably the best therapist I have ever had. No one else has been able to connect with me so quickly, or be so understanding of my quirks and needs in therapy. Highly recommend. Also, it really helps that she's 420 friendly.

Reviewed March 2024

Peggy is such a great listener. She understands what I’m going through and has so much experience with my situation and is so nonjudgmental of my values. Just an example, I’m very against medication and she is giving me other resources to try out before I get to that point. My mental health is so fragile right now and she is taking the time to understand me and lead me in the right direction. During our sessions, I can really feel that she cares and wants what is best for me.

Reviewed January 2024

I’ve spoken with Margaret once. I enjoyed our first conversation and looking forward to speaking with her again.

Reviewed January 2024

Wonderful experience! She provided me a lot of tools to work with to help me out of my current situation. She is always there for me and is a great listener.

Reviewed November 2022

Peggy is a huge help and is an amazing person who wants to see her clients improve

Reviewed January 2024

Peggy is so kind, and listens to me very well.

Reviewed December 2023

She is very caring and supportive. Great listener she makes me feel like things are going to be okay.

Reviewed August 2023

Margaret Couch is a wonderful, thoughtful therapist. I am very pleased with the progress I have made as we have worked together and look forward to continuing it throughout many more months ahead.

Reviewed May 2023

Peggy is very understanding and supportive therapist. I appreciate how she listens and provides personal support that truly matches my personal needs. She is super easy to talk with and leads entirely from a place of non judgement. I also appreciate that she sends helpful podcasts to grow from following our conversations. Working with her has really allowed me to see myself and strengthened me.

Reviewed March 2023

Very helpful

Reviewed February 2023

Peggy made me comfortable to share things I hadn’t told anyone for a long time. She’s refreshingly attuned to the dirty contradictions of the real world and never judges or holds me to impossible standards; instead she’s been a sober and protective presence on my road to healing. I’m grateful I was matched with her.

Reviewed March 2023

Peggy has been an incredible soundboard. I am happy with how things are moving along. I signed up for another month with her.

Reviewed January 2023

This was my first visit with a therapist EVER. Very nice start and a very nice conversation.

Reviewed January 2023

Amazing! She is an absolutely an amazing listener! She understands and she cares!

Reviewed January 2023

Someone who helps you to grow, and to learn on your own.

Reviewed December 2022

She’s amazing!

Reviewed December 2022

She is an amazing therapist and friend.

Reviewed December 2022

I appreciate how calm and easy to talk to Margaret is.

Reviewed December 2022

Margaret definitely makes you feel like you have someone on your team. You are not alone when you work through life's obstacles with her. She helps you see situations from all angles and put feelings in perspective. Thank you for all you do!

Reviewed November 2022

She’s very helpful

Reviewed November 2022

Ms Margaret is great, really listens well!

Reviewed November 2022

I couldn't be more pleased!

Reviewed September 2022

Very helpful!

Reviewed August 2022

Awesome experience!

Reviewed August 2022

Margaret is a huge help with my mental health and figuring out how to cope with certain situations. She gives helpful advice that I always think of when I am in a situation!

Reviewed August 2022

I have been in counseling many times in my life. Some were okay, some were bad and some were great. However, I have never clicked so quickly with a therapist as I did with Margaret Couch. She is genuine and responsive and has great insights! She mentioned something about myself that no one ever has. I am very impressed!

Reviewed July 2022

Margaret has been the best therapist I could have asked for. She guides me through each thought and helps me understand what tools I can use to better myself.

Reviewed July 2022

She is a godsend!

Reviewed June 2022

Peggy is a kind and compassionate therapist with strong experience. She helped me a lot. Thank you Peggy!

Reviewed June 2022

Peggy is both personable and professional. I feel seen and appreciated as a human in my full complexity, while also appreciating the way she creates a neutral space for us to work in. Her decades of experience provide lots of insight into who I am, and valuable guidance towards who I want to be. Very very happy to have been connected with her.

Reviewed April 2022

She’s a great therapist

Reviewed April 2022

Peggy has helped me though this rough chapter of my life. I’m so appreciative for her help as I navigate through this challenge.

Reviewed February 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Margaret Couch offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Margaret Couch works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Margaret Couch speak?

Margaret Couch speaks English.

How many years of experience does Margaret Couch have?

Margaret Couch has 39 years of experience.

Where is Margaret Couch licensed to practice?

Margaret Couch is licensed to practice in Illinois.

Does Margaret Couch accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Margaret Couch does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Margaret Couch offer?

Margaret Couch offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Margaret Couch?

Margaret Couch can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Margaret Couch?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

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