Are you taking new clients?

YES! However, there can sometimes be a slight wait until our initial session together. I'm including a link here for you to check out my calendar and schedule/reschedule appointments with me, which is the fastest way for us to get started: 

https://lisa-pisha.clientsecure.me

We'll work together to determine the best appointment days/times. I don't keep running appointments for consecutive weeks. Every week's a new week. 

Do you accept insurance?

In order to bill insurance for your session(s) with me, I (along with every other practitioner that accepts insurance for sessions) need to give you a diagnosis for your insurance plan to cover your session. I work within the realm of coaching and therapy models, combining the two together, and no longer diagnose clients in order to do the work we do together.  

If you are looking to utilize your health insurance benefits for therapy, I work alongside a number of incredibly skilled clinicians at Tend Therapy in Naperville, IL many of whom are in-network with BCBS PPO plans along with United Healthcare plans as well. Please complete the New Client Form on the Tend website, if you're interested in this option.

What if I don’t reside in the state of Illinois?

I can only provide therapy to persons whose primary residence is in the state of IL. I can provide mental health coaching to anyone, anywhere. 

What is the difference between coaching and therapy?

At the outset, these two things look incredibly similar and can sometimes feel similar in goals as well. The biggest distinction I make between coaching and therapy is that in psychotherapy, we aim to grow and heal through exploration. In relationship + individual coaching, we aim to grow and change through redirection and solutions. 

Are sessions in-person or virtual?

Right now I'm scheduling both in-person and virtual appointments. On the link to my schedule, you'll see both "Virtual" and "Tend Washington Street" options. My in-person sessions are held at Tend Therapy Space in downtown Naperville, IL. Most sessions can be converted to in-person or virtual so please make sure to check both locations when looking for an appointment. 

How do I pay for a session with you?

I ask for you to keep a method of payment online at all times and in order to schedule with me, a credit card on file is required. Credit cards, HSA or FSA cards are always welcome.

How much is a session with you?

$225 for a 60-min individual session and $337.50 for a 90-minute session. Every 30 minutes thereafter is billed at $112.50.

How long is a session with you?

I offer 30-min, 60-min, 90-min, and 120-minute sessions and you’re welcome to book any combination of those on my online calendar depending on your needs.

Can I book more than one session at a time?

Yes.

What happens after I book an appointment online?

I will reach out to you directly within 48 hours of scheduling to touch base and send you New Client Paperwork that I ask all new clients to complete prior to our appointment together. Everything is done through a secure, HIPPAA-compliant portal called Simple Practice.

What can I do in the meantime before my appointment with you?

I'm a big fan of books, knowledge, insight, and alternative or additional ways of thinking and expanding our self-awareness and consciousness. I'm also a proponent of journaling and self-work, self-process and self-discovery. Therefore, I've curated a small shop on Amazon of my most recommended books which you can find here (just a heads up - I do earn a small commission from this shop but I would not recommend books that haven't hit me deep). I've personally found these to be helpful and inspiring to myself and many of my clients as well. I also write a blog on Substack called Before You Burn the House Down that you can find here. And, while I'm not super active on social, I'll put up some reflections and cool quotes on my IG page @bylisapisha which you can find here.