Gregory Sarlo, Psy.D.

Gregory Sarlo, Psy.D. is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, is the Founder, Clinical Director, and Director of Training of Psychological Consultations. A graduate of The Adler School of Professional Psychology, Dr. Sarlo has worked with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, and Questioning (LGBTQ) communities since 1987. He served as the President of the Illinois Psychological Association (IPA) from 2008-2009 and again from 2010-2011, and is a longtime member of the American Psychological Association (APA). Dr. Sarlo currently serves as faculty for Midwestern University in their Behavioral Medicine Department. In 2012 Dr. Sarlo was appointed faculty of APA’s HIV Office for Psychology Education (HOPE) Program. The program endeavors to enhance psychologists’ ability to competently and compassionately respond to people infected and/or affected by HIV. He is a former Core Faculty member at The Adler School of Professional Psychology (ASPP), where during his tenure he served as program Director of Adler’s Masters in Counseling and Masters in Organizational Counseling programs, as well as the Program Coordinator of Clinical Qualifying Examinations. Dr. Sarlo provides clinical supervision and training for graduate students and is working actively to help find ways to place Psychology Graduate Interns within Illinois; as president of the IPA Dr. Sarlo played a key role in starting IPAPIC, a consortium of internship training facilities. In the past Dr. Sarlo served for 5 years as a steering committee member and chair of the Midwest Association of Gay and Lesbian Psychologists. He also works with the HIV impacted community conducting studies and neuropsychological testing. In addition Dr. Sarlo is one of the founding members of The Association of Chicagoland Externship and Practicum Training Sites (ACEPT), and founding past President. He continues to focus on the areas of diversity and forensics in the profession of Clinical Psychology. In 2009 Dr. Sarlo was the recipient of the Adler Faculty Award for Outstanding Service to the Community. Dr. Sarlo was also the recipient of the Jennifer Manfre, Psy.D. Award for Outstanding Service to Graduate Students in Illinois, and the Distinguished Illinois Psychologist Award, both awarded during the 2009 Annual IPA Convention. In 2010 Dr. Sarlo was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Adler Alumni Association and received the HOPE award from Sierra Tucson. Dr. Sarlo frequently presents on various topics related to HIV/AIDS, Ethics, Neuropsychology, psychological testing, graduate training and various psychological and health related topics. He has presented for numerous organizations and colleges, such IPA, APA, John Marshall School of Law, as well as The Office Of the Attorney General for the state of Illinois. Dr. Sarlo is currently running for 5th Ward Alderman of Des Plaines, IL.