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Sara Garl
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC

Sara Garl

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC (she, her)

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Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Available both in-person and online
1790 Nations Drive Ste 214 Gurnee, IL 60031

Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Therapy is a creative process built on a strong partnership. I believe the best outcomes start with honoring your own experiences, inherent wisdom and strengths. I believe that forging a path toward healing is best accomplished through compassionate understanding and acceptance of the past. My job is not to judge. It is to listen, support and guide you in understanding the areas in your life that may need attention. Together, we will identify goals and create a thoughtful, wise life plan in which healthy, effective change is possible.Therapy is a creative process built on a strong partnership. I believe the best outcomes start with
As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I work with a number of evidence- based treatments to help clients. My therapeutic framework is grounded in the area of Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, in particular Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counse
Additionally, I have a Master’s in Teaching and have spent many years as an educator and counselor in the public school setting working with at-risk students. I strive to live in the present moment and utilize mindfulness meditation as a cornerstone of my own self-care practices.Additionally, I have a Master’s in Teaching and have spent many years as an educ
Take the first step to help. Call Sara Garl now - (708) 578-5373

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

LifeStance Health

1790 Nations Drive

Ste 214

Gurnee, IL 60031 map

(708) 578-5373
Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
I specialize in ADHD, Anxiety and Depression 
I accept insurance 
LifeStance Health offers high-quality, evidence-based mental healthcare.
Sara Garl
Let's Connect (708) 578-5373
Photo of Sara Garl, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

LifeStance Health

1790 Nations Drive

Ste 214

Gurnee, IL 60031 map

(708) 578-5373
Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
I specialize in ADHD, Anxiety and Depression 
I accept insurance 
LifeStance Health offers high-quality, evidence-based mental healthcare.
Sara Garl

Finances

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare
  • America's Choice Provider Network (ACPN)
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Caterpillar
  • Centivo
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Claritev
  • CuraLinc Healthcare
  • Curative
  • Devoted Health Plan
  • Duly Health and Care (DuPage)
  • Guidehealth
  • Health Alliance Plan (HAP) of
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana Medicare
  • Magellan
  • Medicare
  • MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
  • MultiPlan
  • Multiplan Private Healthcare S
  • MultiPlan Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • Northwell Direct
  • Northwestern
  • Optum
  • OSF Healthcare
  • Partners Direct Health
  • Pathways (Amita Health)
  • Provider Network of America (PNOA)
  • Quest
  • Sana Benefits
  • TELUS Health
  • TriWest
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare / Optum Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • UnityPoint
  • VA Community Care
  • WellCare
  • Wellpoint
  • Zelis Healthcare
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We accept most major commercial insurance plans. If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us to see how we could help.
Photo of Sara Garl, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Sara Garl
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (708) 578-5373
"
We accept most major commercial insurance plans. If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us to see how we could help.
Photo of Sara Garl, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Sara Garl
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (708) 578-5373

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 180009842 Sara Garl
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Northern Illinois University, MS, Graduated 2008
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from National Louis University BA / 1981
Photo of Sara Garl, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Sara Garl
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. - (708) 578-5373
Photo of Sara Garl, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Sara Garl
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. - (708) 578-5373

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Alcohol Use
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Chronic Pain
  • Eating Disorders
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Life Transitions
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Sara Garl
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Do these issues align with your needs? - (708) 578-5373
Photo of Sara Garl, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Sara Garl
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Do these issues align with your needs? - (708) 578-5373

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

I also speak

English

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

I also speak

English

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Couples/Marital Counseling
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Photo of Sara Garl, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Sara Garl
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. - (708) 578-5373
Photo of Sara Garl, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Sara Garl
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. - (708) 578-5373

Location

Primary Location

LifeStance Health

1790 Nations Drive

Ste 214

Gurnee, IL 60031

(708) 578-5373
"
Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
Photo of Sara Garl, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Sara Garl
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (708) 578-5373
"
Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
Photo of Sara Garl, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Sara Garl
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (708) 578-5373