Kate Merkle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RDN, MPH
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $190
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Zelle
Insurance
- Blue Choice PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Medicare
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 149024066 Kate Merkle
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Eating Disorders
Expertise
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Hoarding
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self-Harming
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Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Gestalt
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
Groups
Virtual Eating Disorder Support Group
This group is for folks struggling with disordered eating and looking for a recovery focused community. We know the importance of community when navigating recovery, and are offering this group as a safe space for those seeking peer support throughout their journey. Facilitator lead topics will serve as the foundation for this group's activities and discussions. Topics include, but are not limited to: What recovery means to you; Critical self talk and self compassion; Recovery tool sharing; Body image resilience. Visit our groups page to learn more: https://nourishmentworks.com/haes-groups
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Virtual Body Image Support Group
As a practice, we regularly guide our clients through the process of dismantling internal and external anti-fat bias and discovering body liberation. This group allows folks to come together in the community for connection and support. The group participants will be lead through activities that will unpack topics along with assignments that will help solidify and build your strengths. Topics may include: Body compassion practices; History of anti-fat bias & beauty standards; Self-image vs body image; Movement; Grieving the thin ideal/body grief; Deepening body attunement. Visit our groups page to learn more: https://nourishmentworks.com/haes-groups
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Virtual Morning Mindfulness Support Group
Our Morning Mindfulness Practice Support Group is a community helping you to deal with stress, anxiety, and self-judgements. In this space, we let go of judgements, focus on healing, enjoy simplicity in life, and foster a safe environment for you to recharge and explore the fabulous you that you might not realize. We will practice mindful sitting, mindful movements, body scan, loving kindness meditation, and more. This is a drop in group. Visit our groups page to learn more: https://nourishmentworks.com/haes-groups
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