Therapist in Lisle, Illinois Gary Michelsen, Therapist
Provider Gender: Male
Ages Served: 6-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Gary Michelsen, LCPC
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
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- America's Choice Provider Network
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- Duly Health and Care (DuPage)
- Duly Health and Care (DuPage)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Alliance
- Health Alliance-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- Magellan
- Magellan-Medicare
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Pathways (Amita Health)
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Railroad Medicare-Medicare
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
- Wellpoint (Unicare/Healthlink)
- Zelis (HFN Network Solutions)
Interventions
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Christian Counseling
- Faith-Based Treatment
- Family Therapy
- Parenting Skills
Populations
- Adoption/Foster Care
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- First Responders
- Men
- Military/Veterans
Education
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Concordia University
Graduate School | 1991
River Forest, IL, United States
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Concordia University
Medical Education | 1991
River Forsest, IL, United States
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Gary Michelsen. You can also call 630-328-0118 to have someone assist you.
Gary Michelsen generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 630-328-0118 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
- Aetna-Medicare
- America's Choice Provider Network
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- Duly Health and Care (DuPage)
- Duly Health and Care (DuPage)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Alliance
- Health Alliance-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- Magellan
- Magellan-Medicare
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Pathways (Amita Health)
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Railroad Medicare-Medicare
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
- Wellpoint (Unicare/Healthlink)
- Zelis (HFN Network Solutions)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 630-328-0118 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.
Yes, Gary Michelsen does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Gary Michelsen is currently offering in-office visits.