Psychologist in Private Practice

Providing professional mental health support

About Dr. Rago
Dr. Michelle Rago is an experienced psychologist in private practice with almost 30 years in practice, specializing in providing personalized mental health services. With a passion for helping individuals overcome their challenges and achieve optimal mental well-being, Dr. Rago offers a compassionate and personalized approach to therapy. She believes in creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and behavior patterns. From anxiety and depression to relationship issues and trauma, Dr. Rago provides evidence-based treatments tailored to meet each client's unique needs. With her expertise and dedication, she is committed to empowering her clients to live happier, more fulfilling lives. Contact Dr. Michelle Bailleaux-Rago today to embark on your journey towards improved mental health.{
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Individualized Interpersonal Therapy

Benefit from one-on-one sessions in a caring, compassionate, non-judgmental environment. Treatment is tailored to your specific needs, be it relationship issues, phase of life challenges, depression/anxiety, trauma, or parenting difficulties empowering you to overcome challenges and improve your emotional well-being.

Cognitive Behavioral Treatment

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy involves the recognition of negative thinking patterns or habits and unhealthy beliefs. It is also an educational process and involves problem solving and mindfulness-based practice.

Eating, bingeing and body dysmorphia

Sometimes food is used to comfort or distract from feelings. At times, people use eating as a means of control. Diets are not the answer. Attuned eating is the key.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

DBT therapy teaches four critically important skills that can both reduce the size of emotional waves and help you keep your balance when those emotions overwhelm you.


  • 1110 West Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, USA
  • Suite 185B
  •  Mon 12-5 pm virtual appointments only Tue 1-8 pm Wed 12-8 pm Thu 1-8 pm Fri 1-5