Sarah Lerch-Halliday, LCPC — Therapist in Illinois

Hi there, I'm Sarah!

I provide therapy to people experiencing increased symptoms related to stress, relationships, depression, anxiety, and more. I'll work with you as a compassionate and trauma-informed therapist, using evidence-based coping strategies to help you move towards improved mental health.

My focus

I work with teens, young adults, and adults who are facing problems at school, work, in relationships, recent loss, and general life stressors. I specialize in treating symptoms of depression, anxiety, social anxiety, anger, self-esteem, grief, and substance abuse.

My approach

I utilize supportive therapy and motivational interviewing, in which I will actively listen to you and provide feedback. I'll work with you to help find effective coping strategies that match your needs, often using cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and dialectical behavioral therapy interventions.

My communication style

I strive to be non-judgmental and non-assuming in my interactions with my clients. I want to work with you to understand your best route in therapy and help you to identify stuck points and ways to move in a direction of growth and healing.

My journey to mental healthcare

I decided to become a therapist when I realized my calling of service to serve others. I initially worked with older adults with memory problems and loved bringing joy and positivity into our sessions. I've evolved to be passionate about my work with others, as well as about my continued personal growth and development.

My goals for you

Goal setting will be different for each client based on their readiness or desire to set and accomplish goals. I will encourage us to set small, achievable goals first, then work on more big-picture goals.

Our first session

Clients can expect me to begin with open-ended questions to get to know you better, as well as answer any questions you may have for me. I will learn more about why you are seeking therapy at this time and describe your current symptoms.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Non-denominational, Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Motivational Interviewing

Behavioral Activation

Compassion Focused

Dialectical (DBT)

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Humanistic

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Mindfulness-Based

+ 9 more

Focus populations

LGBTQIA+

Non-Binary

Queer

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Transgender

+ 5 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Ambetter

+ 47 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master in Counseling (MC) in Community Counseling from Roosevelt University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Sarah Lerch-Halliday