LCSW
Margaret Couch, LCSW
- Experience41 years
- LocationIllinois
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Parenting
- Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Margaret
Margaret Couch is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois who brings 41 years of mental health experience to her practice.
Background and approach
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, grief, trauma, parenting challenges, and a wide array of other concerns including eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, and coping with life changes.
Her background also includes work with adoption and foster care issues, attachment and personality concerns, chronic illness and caregiver stress, and LGBT-related matters. Margaret emphasizes a respectful, person-focused approach, meeting clients where they are rather than where they are expected to be.
She treats each individual as more than a label or diagnosis and supports clients in reclaiming dignity and self-determination. Her therapeutic style draws on Client-Centered Therapy alongside evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and the Gottman Method to tailor care to each person’s needs.
Clients seeking a collaborative, experienced clinician will find a practitioner who values partnership and practical change. Margaret accepts international clients and offers multiple online session formats to fit different schedules and preferences.
Approach and Accessibility in Online Therapy
Margaret uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on understanding each person’s experience without judgment and supporting self-directed growth. This approach is helpful for people seeking validation, increased self-awareness, and a collaborative space to explore personal goals. She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; CBT is often used to address anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and difficulties with coping and routines.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to consider goals, preferences, and life context and may blend techniques from different methods to fit what the client needs. Together they decide which strategies to emphasize and how to pace the work.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to schedule sessions around work, family, and travel. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and try different formats to see what best supports progress and comfort.
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Experience
41+ years
Licensed
Illinois
Languages
English
What Margaret can help with
Margaret Couch works with clients on stress and anxiety, parenting issues, bipolar disorder, depression, and ADHD.
How Margaret approaches therapy
Margaret's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Experience and training
Margaret is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Illinois.