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.
Additional areas of focus: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, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, 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, Jealousy, 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, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, 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, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Visually impaired, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Margaret Couch. 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.
Margaret Couch has a way of making you feel steady without pretending things are easy. I never felt rushed or talked over. She listens closely, notices what matters, and doesn’t jump in with stock phrases or forced optimism.
What stayed with me most is how grounded the sessions felt. Practical, thoughtful, and realistic — especially on days when you don’t need big breakthroughs, just something that helps you get through the week without spiraling. There’s a quiet sense of safety in how she works, which made it easier to be honest and not feel judged.
Progress here didn’t come as some dramatic “aha” moment. It came slowly — more clarity, less self-blame, and a growing sense that I could trust my own reactions again. That kind of change actually sticks.
If you’re looking for someone calm, perceptive, and genuinely human, I’d recommend her without hesitation.
Written on Feb 06, 2026 after therapy with Margaret for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
She's been amazing at validating me and respecting me and helping me sort out my feelings during a hard time in my life
Written on Jan 30, 2026 after therapy with Margaret for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Margaret is a great therapist especially for those that are nervous to start therapy. She provided a great experience that made me feel like I am on the right track.
Written on Nov 19, 2025 after therapy with Margaret for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, career difficulties, and adhd
She is very compassionate and practical with genuine insight.
Written on Nov 07, 2025 after therapy with Margaret for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Shes an extremely good listener who lets me ramble my thoughts out, while also giving helpful tips and tricks to managing my emotions.
Written on Oct 17, 2025 after therapy with Margaret for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, and bipolar disorder
All I can say is Margaret couch is awesome respectful listens, provide guidance, I am very happy with how the sessions are going and would like to continue in the future.
Written on Sep 17, 2025 after therapy with Margaret for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, grief, and self esteem
She always knows how to cheer me up and put things into perspective for me.
Written on Sep 15, 2025 after therapy with Margaret for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd
My time with her is invaluable. It helps me tremendously in all areas of my life. She provides a genuine, calm presence that helps me feel heard, understood, and supported.
Written on Aug 20, 2025 after therapy with Margaret for 3 years and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coaching
I have been talking to Peggy for a while now. She is a good active listener and I can always count on her honesty and sound advice.
Written on Aug 13, 2025 after therapy with Margaret for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Peggy is a great person to have in your corner! She started seeing me at my worst and has helped me get to a much better place.
Written on Aug 11, 2025 after therapy with Margaret for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Peggy is great! I've been working with her for a couple months now and she's been very helpful. I'm amazed at the amount of progress we've made in such a short amount of time, I'm looking forward to continuing our journey together.
Written on Aug 11, 2025 after therapy with Margaret for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and adhd
Margaret has been a good listener and really seems to get me . Her suggestions and advice have been helpful . Thanks Margaret
Written on May 29, 2025 after therapy with Margaret for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Margaret is a very good listener,kind, compassionate, provides positive feedback and intelligent. She understands why I am grieving my family and seeking a new identity since I also recently retired. I am still working on getting into a new good routine. Written by Angela Baron
Written on May 15, 2025 after therapy with Margaret for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Peggy was very kind and supportive. She posed challenging questions that allowed me to grow and heal. While we had a short time together, I felt it really allowed me to reflect and move forward in the best possible way. She helped to strengthen my relationship after a traumatic event and I now feel that my confidence in the ability to communicate has much improved. Thank you, Peggy.
Written on May 14, 2025 after therapy with Margaret for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
Margaret makes me laugh at some of my lowest moments. She understands when I explain a difficult issues I'm facing. She helps me through it and makes me feel like I can open up to her.
Written on May 01, 2025 after therapy with Margaret for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Margaret was very helpful with the area we were working on with parenting. A great listener, helped to consider aspects for solutions and offered resources that were quickly useful. Highly recommended!
Written on Feb 14, 2025 after therapy with Margaret for 3 weeks on issues concerning parenting issues
She listens well
Written on Feb 03, 2025 after therapy with Margaret for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She knows how to listen to my problems, and gives me tips to work through them
Written on Dec 26, 2024 after therapy with Margaret for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and anger management
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!
Written on Jun 13, 2024 after therapy with Margaret for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
She is very thoughtful. I’ve only talked to her once but she seems sincere to help me. So far
Written on May 30, 2024 after therapy with Margaret for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She has been very helpful
Written on Apr 23, 2024 after therapy with Margaret for 8 months on issues concerning addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
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.
Written on Apr 07, 2024 after therapy with Margaret for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd
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.
Written on Mar 05, 2024 after therapy with Margaret for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion f
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.
Written on Jan 19, 2024 after therapy with Margaret for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, eating disorders, and self esteem
I’ve spoken with Margaret once. I enjoyed our first conversation and looking forward to speaking with her again.
Written on Jan 17, 2024 after therapy with Margaret for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Peggy is a huge help and is an amazing person who wants to see her clients improve
Written on Jan 03, 2024 after therapy with Margaret for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Peggy is so kind, and listens to me very well.
Written on Dec 01, 2023 after therapy with Margaret for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
She is very caring and supportive. Great listener she makes me feel like things are going to be okay.
Written on Aug 11, 2023 after therapy with Margaret for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues
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.
Written on May 28, 2023 after therapy with Margaret for 10 months on issues concerning bipolar disorder
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.
Written on Mar 21, 2023 after therapy with Margaret for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and career difficulties
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.
Written on Mar 14, 2023 after therapy with Margaret for 8 months on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
Very helpful
Written on Feb 28, 2023 after therapy with Margaret for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Peggy has been an incredible soundboard. I am happy with how things are moving along. I signed up for another month with her.
Written on Jan 24, 2023 after therapy with Margaret for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
This was my first visit with a therapist EVER.
Very nice start and a very nice conversation.
Written on Jan 21, 2023 after therapy with Margaret for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Amazing! She is an absolutely an amazing listener! She understands and she cares!
Written on Jan 01, 2023 after therapy with Margaret for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Someone who helps you to grow, and to learn on your own.
Written on Dec 31, 2022 after therapy with Margaret for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
She’s amazing!
Written on Dec 20, 2022 after therapy with Margaret for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and eating disorders
She is an amazing therapist and friend.
Written on Dec 19, 2022 after therapy with Margaret for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and sleeping disorders
I appreciate how calm and easy to talk to Margaret is.
Written on Dec 14, 2022 after therapy with Margaret for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and adhd
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.
Written on Nov 20, 2022 after therapy with Margaret for 5 months
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!
Written on Nov 02, 2022 after therapy with Margaret for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
She’s very helpful
Written on Oct 29, 2022 after therapy with Margaret for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and self esteem
Ms Margaret is great, really listens well!
Written on Oct 17, 2022 after therapy with Margaret for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Very helpful!
Written on Aug 12, 2022 after therapy with Margaret for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
Awesome experience!
Written on Aug 01, 2022 after therapy with Margaret for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
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!
Written on Aug 01, 2022 after therapy with Margaret for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, and self esteem
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!
Written on Jul 25, 2022 after therapy with Margaret for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and eating disorders
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.
Written on Jul 19, 2022 after therapy with Margaret for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Peggy is a kind and compassionate therapist with strong experience. She helped me a lot. Thank you Peggy!
Written on Jun 01, 2022 after therapy with Margaret for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and sleeping disorders
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.
Written on Apr 25, 2022 after therapy with Margaret for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and anger management
She’s a great therapist
Written on Apr 13, 2022 after therapy with Margaret for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Peggy has helped me though this rough chapter of my life. I’m so appreciative for her help as I navigate through this challenge.
Written on Feb 25, 2022 after therapy with Margaret for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
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