Therapists in Dekalb, IL

I have nearly ten years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with mental health issues. Seeking therapy can be a tough decision for a family but ultimately it shows a vast amount of courage, love, and dedication. My work focuses on addressing depression, anxiety concerns, anger management issues, and resolution of family conflict within various age groups. I assist families in identifying a safe space to talk to each other, implementing a pattern of communication for both parents and their teens. Family sessions are utilized to build a sense of trust and to work on restoring family ties.

Are you chronically worried and/or unhappy -- and can't "snap out of it?" Maybe you're stuck. Perhaps you feel lonely and misunderstood. I'd like to give you personal attention, understand you, and provide you warm, genuine, and nonjudgmental support and guidance. Together, we can identify and understand the causes of your pain, reinstill hope, and find ways for you to cope and regain pleasure in the here-and-now. My research on loss and mother-daughter relationships strengthens my work with individuals; couples; gender issues; parenting; anxiety and depression; and adjustment to loss and overall life changes.

I meet the clients where they are and get to know them and their strengths. My approach is trauma-focused and evidence-based therapy but I believe in empowering the clients.

I obtained my Master in Social Work degree at Aurora University. I began my career working as a group facilitator for the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI). I am trained in Youth Mental Health First Aid and have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in a private practice setting. I am passionate about working with those in the BIPOC community and have expertise in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and other emotional and behavioral issues. I speak English, Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi and am currently accepting new clients.

Understanding one's uniqueness is key, along with the critical importance of being listened to and respected for who you are. My extensive clinical background has spanned across ages, gender, racial/ethnic groups, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and presenting concerns. I tailor my approach by using an array of techniques and interventions depending on what fits and helps you as you aim towards growth, reaching your potential, and resolving any problems. My style is best described as being open-minded, empathic, and non-judgemental.

Life is often unpredictable and can demand a level of fluidity that can be hard to navigate. In moments of change, difficulty, or hardship, we might find ourselves feeling uncertain and unsure of what to think, how to feel, attend to what we may need, or how to continue caring for ourselves. During these moments we may be seeking comfort, a new perspective, or a desire to be truly seen and understood. As your therapist, l will strive to understand your unique experiences - who you are based on what you have lived through, your view of self, and how you have been impacted by culture, society, and those around you.