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Lise Schiffer

Therapist
35 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a solution focused therapist with 39 years of experience. My therapy style is cognitive, interactive, compassionate, and, if need be, challenging. I believe effective therapy should produce change, not just insight. I will listen to you deeply, help conceptualize the problems, patterns, and dynamics which are causing you trouble, and give you feedback. Together, we will develop a strategy for more effective functioning and a better quality of life. therapy.

I do not do phone consultations.

My approach to therapy

Solution focused, cognitive/behavioral/ client centered.

What you can expect from me

A better quality of life and improved mental health.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Solution Oriented, Participatory

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    35 years of experience
  • Training
    MSSW (Master of Science in Social Work) at Columbia University, BA (Bachelor of Arts) at Sarah Lawrence College
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Panic disorders, End of life care, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Positive Psychology, Behavioral, Psychodynamic, Humanistic, Strength-Based, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    6900 North Campbell Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60645