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Alison Shah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
or

Alison Shah

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW (she, her)

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701 Lee Street Suite 830, Suite 830, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Let's Connect (224) 252-5474
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I am a holistic, person-centered practitioner who uses an authentic, adaptable approach to working with my clients. I am able to develop a deep, meaningful connection with clients to help them find healing, perspective, and a path forward.
I can offer authentic, deeply connected support grounded in holistic care. I use an ACT approach and am adaptive to the needs of my clients.
Call or Alison Shah now for a free 15 minute consultation - (224) 252-5474

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

701 Lee Street Suite 830

Suite 830

Des Plaines, IL 60016 map

(224) 252-5474

1029 Lake St.

Oak Park, IL 60301 map

My website
I offer therapy in-person in Des Plaines, Oak Park, and Lincolnshire as well as online.
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (224) 252-5474
Photo of Alison Shah, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

701 Lee Street Suite 830

Suite 830

Des Plaines, IL 60016 map

(224) 252-5474

1029 Lake St.

Oak Park, IL 60301 map

My website
I offer therapy in-person in Des Plaines, Oak Park, and Lincolnshire as well as online.
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Magellan
  • Optum
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I accept Aetna PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Cigna PPO, Magellan Healthcare, United Healthcare PPO / Optum Behavioral, and am open to sliding scale cash-paying clients. Please reach out with any questions - I'm happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.
Photo of Alison Shah, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Alison Shah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 252-5474
"
I accept Aetna PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Cigna PPO, Magellan Healthcare, United Healthcare PPO / Optum Behavioral, and am open to sliding scale cash-paying clients. Please reach out with any questions - I'm happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.
Photo of Alison Shah, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Alison Shah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 252-5474

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 150.118373 Alison Shah
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 2 years
  • Attended University of Illinois - Champaign Urbana, Masters in Social Work, Graduated 2024
Photo of Alison Shah, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Alison Shah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (224) 252-5474
Photo of Alison Shah, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Alison Shah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (224) 252-5474

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Life Coaching
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Parenting
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Women's Issues
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Alison Shah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (224) 252-5474
Photo of Alison Shah, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Alison Shah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (224) 252-5474

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Humanistic
  • Interpersonal
  • Narrative
  • Strength-Based
Photo of Alison Shah, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Alison Shah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (224) 252-5474
Photo of Alison Shah, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Alison Shah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (224) 252-5474

Location

Primary Location

701 Lee Street Suite 830

Suite 830

Des Plaines, IL 60016

(224) 252-5474

Additional Location

1029 Lake St.

Oak Park, IL 60301

(224) 252-5474

Nearby Areas

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I offer therapy in-person in Des Plaines, Oak Park, and Lincolnshire as well as online.
Photo of Alison Shah, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Alison Shah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Call for a free consultation now - (224) 252-5474
"
I offer therapy in-person in Des Plaines, Oak Park, and Lincolnshire as well as online.
Photo of Alison Shah, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Alison Shah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Call for a free consultation now - (224) 252-5474