Gary Michelsen, LCPC, Lisle, IL | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.67

About Gary Michelsen

Focus areas

Anxiety

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Art Therapy

Adlerian

Attachment-based

Applied Behavioral Analysis

Christian Counseling

Identity

Gender

Male

Sexuality

Straight

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Gary Michelsen

*Note that prior to the first session with the provider, LifeStance will require a credit card on file. *LifeStance providers do not accept Medicare or Medicaid insurance. If booking with these, you will be unable to be seen. Gary Michelsen treats patients starting from 6 years old. Gary Michelsen, LCPC, believes everyone has the capacity for change. In therapy, he helps empower others to build upon their strengths and develop skills to enhance their interpersonal relationships and quality of life. Gary earned a Master's in Human Services from Concordia University and holds BA degrees in both psychology and sociology. With over 20 years of experience, Gary has worked with individuals, couples, and families in a variety of settings, including schools, hospitals, residential placements, private homes, and social service agencies. Gary utilizes a non-judgmental, strength-based treatment approach and is an advocate for each client. The variety of techniques he uses include Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Expressive Arts, Play, and Behavioral and Family Systems models.

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During the LifeStance onboarding process, we will contact you to collect your payment card information. It’s our policy to collect this information and confirm that it is valid prior to your first appointment so that we can simplify the payment process upon completion of your appointment, especially in the case of a telehealth appointment where the traditional “check-out” process doesn’t occur.

Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Anxiety Disorder

Childhood Trauma

Depression

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Agoraphobia

Anxiety Disorder

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Office location

Gary Michelsen, LCPC also offers online video visits for patients

LifeStance Health - Illinois

1500 Eisenhower Ln, Ste 900, Lisle, IL 60532

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Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - Illinois

Education and training

Concordia University, Master's in Human Services

NPI number

1700999240

Patient reviews

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Overall rating

4.67

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Gary Michelsen?

Generally, Gary Michelsen has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Gary Michelsen's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Gary Michelsen accepting new patients?

Gary Michelsen generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Gary Michelsen's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Gary Michelsen accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Gary Michelsen online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with Gary Michelsen using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

What practice does Gary Michelsen work with?

Gary Michelsen works with LifeStance Health - Illinois.

Where is Gary Michelsen's office located?

Gary Michelsen has 2 office locations in Lisle, view full addresses on Gary Michelsen's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Gary Michelsen?

Gary Michelsen frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Gary Michelsen on their profile.