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Lisa Herman, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Parenting issues Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

"Hope is the feeling you have that the feeling you have isn't permanent." This quote by Jean Kerr is the reason I do what I do. Hope is a powerful feeling that is unfortunately all too easy to lose sight of. Let's work together to restore hopefulness and make the life changes that best serve you. I strive to help clients learn to cope with difficulty and live productively. I believe that to lead a fulfilling life, people need to feel supported and know that stress and conflict can be managed.
It is empowering to explore thoughts and understand the impact they have on our feelings and behaviors. The benefit of this process is learning how to shift our thinking so that even if the situation cannot change, our response to it can! I provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment.

I am a licensed clinical social worker in the Chicago area. working as an individual, couples and family therapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, life transitions, career challenges, OCD and ADHD.

Life presents challenges that can cause us to become stuck in certain moments because of fear or just not knowing what direction to go. I offer empathetic and supportive services to help clients manage through those times. By working collaboratively to identify and acknowledge the current issues, a trusting and safe environment is created. That environment provides the opportunity for self reflection, challenging and changing of negative thought patterns, bringing about positive change and moving forward.

Professional experience

19yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Parenting issues Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Divorce and separation, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Life purpose, Women's issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

IL LCSW 149010009

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Lisa Herman. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Lisa is really great.

Written on May 15, 2024 after therapy with Lisa for 3 years and 4 months on issues concerning adhd

I love Lisa, she’s awesome and has been an integral part in helping me work stuff out leading to me being a happy man

Written on Mar 12, 2024 after therapy with Lisa for 3 years and 11 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem

Lisa has helped change my life completely around! She’s not afraid to agree with me when I’m right and not afraid to disagree when I’m wrong. With her guidance I have a new outlook on life, I wish everyone could have as great of an experience as I have had with a therapist!

Written on Apr 26, 2022 after therapy with Lisa for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder

Lisa has helped me manage several major changes in my life. She is thoughtful in her responses and is always there to check-in via video or messaging, which I so appreciate for consistency. She is truly understanding, empathetic and offers sound strategies for stress management, anxiety and depression. In a world that rapidly recalibrated post-pandemic, Lisa met the successive demands for the time with care and genuine, human connection. Her expertise has been a much-needed balm for me, especially this past year.

Written on Sep 29, 2021 after therapy with Lisa for 2 years and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

I find Lisa as a very competent and friendly counselor

Written on Mar 26, 2021 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching

Lisa is consistent in her approach, empathetic, and kind. She is a great listener and provides helpful feedback and reflection. I always leave sessions with her feeling heard and understood, and a better understanding of myself.

Written on Dec 18, 2020 after therapy with Lisa for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, career difficulties, and coping with life changes