Sara Knauz
Counselor, LCPC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1590 S. Milwaukee ave, Suite 309, Libertyville, IL 60048
Let's Connect (224) 504-0903
Helping restore a sense of balance and self-worth to my client’s lives is my passion. My experience has spanned over 20 years, with a strong foundation in child and adolescent pathology. My philosophy is to work collaboratively in goal development and attainment, to highlight the connection among faulty thinking, feelings, and ineffective coping patterns, and promote healthy changes. Through empowerment to challenge these factors, comes a renewed sense of confidence, strengths, and effective skills to manage life’s stressors and relationships.
My expertise in working with individuals and families is specific to mood and anxiety disorders, self-harming behaviors, school refusal, ADHD, executive functioning, parent coaching, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and life transitions. Primarily CBT, I use methods of DBT, mindfulness, and expressive modalities, dependent on the needs of each unique individual.
I am blessed to do what I love everyday. I believe the best indicator of long-term success is the relationship between client and therapist. Collaboration, humor, genuineness, and mutual-respect foster a sense of safety to explore vulnerabilities on the journey to wellness. I look forward to helping you navigate your journey to emotional wellbeing.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 180.012063 Sara Knauz
- In Practice for 22 years
- Attended Roosevelt University
Education and Years In Practice
Sara Knauz
Counselor, LCPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (224) 504-0903
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- ADHD
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Coping Skills
- Emotional Disturbance
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Expressive Arts
- Family Systems
- Intervention
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Sara Knauz
Counselor, LCPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (224) 504-0903
Location
Primary Location
HEART Counseling PLLC
1590 S. Milwaukee ave
Suite 309
Libertyville, IL 60048
(224) 504-0903Email me