Sage Acharya has had over ten years of experience working with clients who have had a mental illness and or substance abuse/dependence diagnosis. These have included mood disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, and alcohol and drug addictions. She has worked with adults from a wide variety of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, as well as ages from 18-75 years old.

In the past, Sage worked in a community counseling center, where she conducted psycho-educational groups on mental illness and substance abuse. She also provided individual counseling and case management services to connect clients to resources in the community. 

Sage currently provides counseling in a private practice setting for many issues. These include, but are not limited to, adjustment to life transition, substance abuse/dependence, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, and loss.

Sage has a master’s degree in community counseling and is practicing as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois. She is certified as a Registered Dual Disorder Professional (RDDP) and certified by the Institute of Meditation and Psychotherapy to guide mindfulness techniques.

Sage immigrated to the United States from London, England. She has a personal experience of the challenges associated with adjusting to a new country and culture. Her integrity, warmth, and compassion help clients feel safe enough to explore what they want from life and who they want to be.