Sara Thomas, LSW, Chicago, IL | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.88

Average wait time

4.33

Bedside manner

5.00

“I had a good experience with this office and with Sara! I’m excited to continue to work with them in the future.”

Hailey C.May 8, 2023

About Sara Thomas

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Families

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Christian Counseling

Compassion Focused

Coaching

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Sara Thomas

Sara Thomas, LSW, offers a caring and compassionate space where clients feel truly heard and supported. With a warm, empathetic presence, she walks alongside individuals as they explore their thoughts, emotions, and life experiences, helping them make sense of their inner world. Sara has a strong background in supporting people with overlapping mental health diagnoses and complex trauma. She understands that no two journeys are the same, and tailors her approach using a variety of therapeutic methods that best fit each person’s unique needs and goals. Grounded in trauma-informed care, Sara meets every client with openness, respect, and deep understanding. She believes in honoring each person’s story—without judgment—and sees each client as the expert of their own life. Sara gently challenges and encourages self-discovery, helping clients recognize their own resilience, celebrate personal victories, and move toward new growth. Above all, Sara prioritizes building genuine trust and creating a safe, nurturing environment where clients can feel at ease, focus on healing, and care for themselves in meaningful ways.

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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

Anxiety Disorder

Childhood Trauma

Depression

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Women's Mental Health Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Childhood Trauma

Depression

New Patient Visit

Office location

Sara Thomas, LSW also offers online video visits for patients

LifeStance Health - Illinois

3976 N Avondale Ave, 2 Fl, Chicago, IL 60641

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Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - Illinois

Education and training

University of Illinois, Chicago, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1134835952

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

4.88

Wait time

4.33

Bedside manner

5.00

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I had a good experience with this office and with Sara! I’m excited to continue to work with them in the future.

May 8, 2023Hailey C.Verified patient

Fantastic staff highly recommend

More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner

They don’t do hypnotherapy.

April 12, 2023Anthony R.Verified patient

Less than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner

More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit

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More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit

March 20, 2023Initials hiddenVideo visit

Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Sara Thomas?

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

Is Sara Thomas accepting new patients?

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

Does Sara Thomas accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Sara Thomas online?

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

What practice does Sara Thomas work with?

Sara Thomas works with LifeStance Health - Illinois.

Where is Sara Thomas's office located?

Sara Thomas has 2 office locations in Chicago, view full addresses on Sara Thomas's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Sara Thomas?

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

What languages does Sara Thomas speak?

Sara Thomas speaks English.

How do patients rate Sara Thomas in reviews?

8 patients have reviewed Sara Thomas. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.88/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.33/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.