Therapist in Lisle, Illinois,
Gary Michelsen, LCPC
Provider Type: Therapist
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Provider Gender: Male
Ages Served: 6-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Gary Michelsen, LCPC
therapy, he helps empower others to build upon their strengths and develop skills to enhance their interpersonal relationships and quality of life. While he offers Telehealth appointments, Gary is available for, and much prefers, in-person sessions.
Gary earned an MA from Concordia University, and has BA degrees in both psychology and sociology. With over 20 years of experience, Gary 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.
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Childhood Behavior Issues
- Depression
- Gender Identity
- Grief
- Later Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Midlife Transitions
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Psychosis/Schizophrenia
- PTSD/Trauma
- School Avoidance
- Sleep Disorders/Insomnia
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna Meritain
- Aetna Signature
- Aetna State of IL plan
- Aetna/Aetna HMO/Aetna Student Health
- AMITA Pathways BCBS HMO
- BCBS AcademicBlue Student Health Plan
- BCBSPPO/BlueChoiceOpt/ProfBlue/BlueChoicePreferred
- Cigna Evernorth EAP
- Cigna Evernoth/Greatwest Health/Cigna Connect
- ComPsych
- Compsych EAP
- Consociate Health
- Duly (DuPage Medical Group) BCBS HMO
- Health Alliance Commercial/ StateIL
- HealthLink/Unicare/Concerta/Wellpoint
- HFN/ZELIS/Stratose/Plan Care/CoalitionAmerica
- HUMANA / Choice Care
- Humana EAP
- Humana Military TRICARE East
- Lifeworks EAP
- Live360/MedAssocHealth/PrefHealthChoices
- Magellan
- Magellan EAP
- MultiPlan-PHCS
- New Avenues EAP
- Northwestern BCBS HMO
- Optum (United/UBH/Oxford/UHC)
- Optum All Savers
- Optum EAP
- Optum Golden Rule
- Optum Oxford Health
- Optum UHC Student Insurance
- Optum VA CNN
- Whole Brother Mission
Interventions
- Christian Counseling
- Faith-Based Treatment
- Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
- Parenting Skills
Populations
- Adoption/Foster Care
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
Languages
- English
Locations
Get Directions
888-428-7890
877-428-7891
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Gary Michelsen. You can also call 888-428-7890 to have someone assist you.
Gary Michelsen generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 888-428-7890 to find out Gary Michelsen's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Gary Michelsen:
- Aetna Meritain
- Aetna Signature
- Aetna State of IL plan
- Aetna/Aetna HMO/Aetna Student Health
- AMITA Pathways BCBS HMO
- BCBS AcademicBlue Student Health Plan
- BCBSPPO/BlueChoiceOpt/ProfBlue/BlueChoicePreferred
- Cigna Evernorth EAP
- Cigna Evernoth/Greatwest Health/Cigna Connect
- ComPsych
- Compsych EAP
- Consociate Health
- Duly (DuPage Medical Group) BCBS HMO
- Health Alliance Commercial/ StateIL
- HealthLink/Unicare/Concerta/Wellpoint
- HFN/ZELIS/Stratose/Plan Care/CoalitionAmerica
- HUMANA / Choice Care
- Humana EAP
- Humana Military TRICARE East
- Lifeworks EAP
- Live360/MedAssocHealth/PrefHealthChoices
- Magellan
- Magellan EAP
- MultiPlan-PHCS
- New Avenues EAP
- Northwestern BCBS HMO
- Optum (United/UBH/Oxford/UHC)
- Optum All Savers
- Optum EAP
- Optum Golden Rule
- Optum Oxford Health
- Optum UHC Student Insurance
- Optum VA CNN
- Whole Brother Mission
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 888-428-7890 to see how we can help.
Gary Michelsen is a therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Gary Michelsen works at:
Yes, Gary Michelsen does offer both Telehealth and In-office visits.
Yes, Gary Michelsen is currently offering In-office visits.
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