Arabic-Speaking Therapists in Downers Grove, IL
Our therapists offer care in Creole, French, Arabic and Spanish and we proudly accept all Medicaid plans.
We envision a world where people from global majority groups are able to heal from the emotional scars inflicted by systemic discrimination, poverty, unjust persecution, and marginalization. Healing from intergenerational trauma is a crucial step toward achieving individual and collective wellness. We resonate with author Akshay Dubey that the path to healing doesn't erase the experiences that caused us harm, but rather allows us to move beyond them and live with newfound strength and purpose. We believe in your strength, resilience and ability to heal and thrive. We know that every part of you has a story and a purpose.
Our therapists offer care in Creole, French, Arabic and Spanish and we proudly accept all Medicaid plans.
We envision a world where people from global majority groups are able to heal from the emotional scars inflicted by systemic discrimination, poverty, unjust persecution, and marginalization. Healing from intergenerational trauma is a crucial step toward achieving individual and collective wellness. We resonate with author Akshay Dubey that the path to healing doesn't erase the experiences that caused us harm, but rather allows us to move beyond them and live with newfound strength and purpose. We believe in your strength, resilience and ability to heal and thrive. We know that every part of you has a story and a purpose.
Majed H. Khalil
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC, NCC
2 Endorsed
Downers Grove, IL 60515
As a clinician who specializes in working with the BIPOC community, i do speak Arabic fluently, and am a member of the BIPOC community as well which helps me relate to my clients.
Anyone can be affected, despite their level of success or their place on the food chain. In fact, there is a good chance you know someone who is struggling with it since nearly 20% of American adults face some form of mental illness in their lifetime. So why aren't we talking about it?" Kristen Bell.My goal as a clinician is to provide a culturally competent, empathetic, Non-judgemental, safe space for client's to identify, and process their situations and build awareness and learn coping mechanisms to deal with their personal struggles.I prefer working with clients ages 7+.
As a clinician who specializes in working with the BIPOC community, i do speak Arabic fluently, and am a member of the BIPOC community as well which helps me relate to my clients.
Anyone can be affected, despite their level of success or their place on the food chain. In fact, there is a good chance you know someone who is struggling with it since nearly 20% of American adults face some form of mental illness in their lifetime. So why aren't we talking about it?" Kristen Bell.My goal as a clinician is to provide a culturally competent, empathetic, Non-judgemental, safe space for client's to identify, and process their situations and build awareness and learn coping mechanisms to deal with their personal struggles.I prefer working with clients ages 7+.
Downers Grove Counseling and
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
6 Endorsed
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Find genuine connection, personal growth, and lasting change with confidence and authenticity at Downers Grove Counseling and Wellness. As your partners on the path to emotional well-being, we offer effective, evidence-based mental health and wellness services tailored to your unique needs, timeline, and goals. We affirm and see the value in your individual story. Our personalized counseling services are empowering and deeply relational, grounded in the belief that everyone deserves respect, understanding and a safe space to attune to the complexities of their experiences.
Find genuine connection, personal growth, and lasting change with confidence and authenticity at Downers Grove Counseling and Wellness. As your partners on the path to emotional well-being, we offer effective, evidence-based mental health and wellness services tailored to your unique needs, timeline, and goals. We affirm and see the value in your individual story. Our personalized counseling services are empowering and deeply relational, grounded in the belief that everyone deserves respect, understanding and a safe space to attune to the complexities of their experiences.
Therapy is available in Spanish, Creole, French, and Arabic.
There are times when parts of us feel broken, hopeless, or unsure about the future. At Stone Catchers Counseling, we believe healing begins by approaching every part of your experience with curiosity, respect and compassion. You are not defined by your most painful moments or by how long you have been struggling. Through a personalized, parts-informed approach, we support meaningful change and help you move toward greater freedom—freedom to feel joy again, to live with intention and to reconnect with the life you want. Our therapy team is 100% POC from the global majority, offering care grounded in shared lived experiences.
Therapy is available in Spanish, Creole, French, and Arabic.
There are times when parts of us feel broken, hopeless, or unsure about the future. At Stone Catchers Counseling, we believe healing begins by approaching every part of your experience with curiosity, respect and compassion. You are not defined by your most painful moments or by how long you have been struggling. Through a personalized, parts-informed approach, we support meaningful change and help you move toward greater freedom—freedom to feel joy again, to live with intention and to reconnect with the life you want. Our therapy team is 100% POC from the global majority, offering care grounded in shared lived experiences.
Welcome! I am Hanan. I work with teens and adults navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and life stress. I offer a warm, collaborative, and culturally informed approach, grounded in empathy and respect for your unique story. I have extensive training in domestic violence and have experience supporting and treating survivors of gender-based violence. This work has deepened my understanding of trauma and how it affects the body, mind, and relationships. I draw on this knowledge to help clients process painful experiences and rebuild a sense of safety and self-trust.
Welcome! I am Hanan. I work with teens and adults navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and life stress. I offer a warm, collaborative, and culturally informed approach, grounded in empathy and respect for your unique story. I have extensive training in domestic violence and have experience supporting and treating survivors of gender-based violence. This work has deepened my understanding of trauma and how it affects the body, mind, and relationships. I draw on this knowledge to help clients process painful experiences and rebuild a sense of safety and self-trust.
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I offer telehealth therapy in both English and Arabic.
أنّ رحلة العثور على معالج نفسي يتمتع بالمؤهلات العلمية والخبرة الطويلة في العمل في مجال الإرشاد والعلاج النفسي، تبدو صعبة في بعض.الأحيان. كمعالجة نفسية حاصلة على درجة الدكتوراه، وعملت لمدة عشرين عاما في الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية، والعالم العربي، وفي نطاق واسع من الاضطرابات والمشاكل النفسية والأسرية، بدءاً اضطرابات القلق والمزاج، وتحسين المهارات الاجتماعية ومهارات تأكيد الذات، ومشكلات الأطفال والمراهقين، والعلاقات الأسرية والزواجية، بالإضافة إلى التعامل مع ضحايا العنف (الجسدي والنفسي والحروب، فضلا عن الإرشاد المهني وإرشاد كبار السن. كمعالجة نفسي، أؤمن أن العلاج النفسي رحلة مشتركة يتقاسمها المرشد والمسترشد (العميل) لمساعدة المسترشد
I offer telehealth therapy in both English and Arabic.
أنّ رحلة العثور على معالج نفسي يتمتع بالمؤهلات العلمية والخبرة الطويلة في العمل في مجال الإرشاد والعلاج النفسي، تبدو صعبة في بعض.الأحيان. كمعالجة نفسية حاصلة على درجة الدكتوراه، وعملت لمدة عشرين عاما في الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية، والعالم العربي، وفي نطاق واسع من الاضطرابات والمشاكل النفسية والأسرية، بدءاً اضطرابات القلق والمزاج، وتحسين المهارات الاجتماعية ومهارات تأكيد الذات، ومشكلات الأطفال والمراهقين، والعلاقات الأسرية والزواجية، بالإضافة إلى التعامل مع ضحايا العنف (الجسدي والنفسي والحروب، فضلا عن الإرشاد المهني وإرشاد كبار السن. كمعالجة نفسي، أؤمن أن العلاج النفسي رحلة مشتركة يتقاسمها المرشد والمسترشد (العميل) لمساعدة المسترشد
North Shore Family Services, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
5 Endorsed
Northbrook, IL 60062
When you or your child/teen is struggling, you want time-tested strategies to meet your needs NOW. At North Shore Family Services, we empower kids, teens, and adults to learn tools, so you can succeed independently. Our goal is for children, teens, adults, parents, and couples to learn skills to be successful with school, peers, work, and family- long after therapy ends. We assist with IEP and 504 plans to help our children/teen clients succeed where they spend most of their day- out of their parents' sight. Parents are our partners in helping kids and teens learn life skills.
When you or your child/teen is struggling, you want time-tested strategies to meet your needs NOW. At North Shore Family Services, we empower kids, teens, and adults to learn tools, so you can succeed independently. Our goal is for children, teens, adults, parents, and couples to learn skills to be successful with school, peers, work, and family- long after therapy ends. We assist with IEP and 504 plans to help our children/teen clients succeed where they spend most of their day- out of their parents' sight. Parents are our partners in helping kids and teens learn life skills.
I have the ability of working and communicating with diverse population’s as I speak 4 languages including Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese, and English
Applying theoretical application into practice varies from person to person as I assess, analyze, and evaluate the “self” through one on one counseling, therapy, observation, active listening, communication, surveys, and much more through clinical intervention and exploration. My main focus is YOU within a deep, empathic, and respectful atmosphere TOGETHER we can discover who the “SELF” truly is. Displaying a welcoming non- judgmental environment while setting the primary goal to establish a therapeutic alliance through confidentiality, empathic understanding, unconditional positive regard, respect, and dignity.
I have the ability of working and communicating with diverse population’s as I speak 4 languages including Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese, and English
Applying theoretical application into practice varies from person to person as I assess, analyze, and evaluate the “self” through one on one counseling, therapy, observation, active listening, communication, surveys, and much more through clinical intervention and exploration. My main focus is YOU within a deep, empathic, and respectful atmosphere TOGETHER we can discover who the “SELF” truly is. Displaying a welcoming non- judgmental environment while setting the primary goal to establish a therapeutic alliance through confidentiality, empathic understanding, unconditional positive regard, respect, and dignity.
After several years of hospital work, Hanan transitioned to LifeStance, where she found a deeper sense of fulfillment, as it has allowed her to build lasting relationships with her patients, moving beyond crisis intervention to focus on long-term care. In her practice, Hanan has developed a profound understanding of how individuals navigate life's complexities and challenges in the current climate. Her approach is centered on empathy, patience, and a commitment to helping people improve their mental health and overall well-being.After several years of hospital work, Hanan transitioned to LifeStance, where she found a deeper sense of
After several years of hospital work, Hanan transitioned to LifeStance, where she found a deeper sense of fulfillment, as it has allowed her to build lasting relationships with her patients, moving beyond crisis intervention to focus on long-term care. In her practice, Hanan has developed a profound understanding of how individuals navigate life's complexities and challenges in the current climate. Her approach is centered on empathy, patience, and a commitment to helping people improve their mental health and overall well-being.After several years of hospital work, Hanan transitioned to LifeStance, where she found a deeper sense of
Therapy isn’t about fixing who you are; it’s about understanding yourself more deeply and creating space for the life you want to live. You may find yourself overthinking, feeling emotionally exhausted, making sense of a previous or existing diagnosis, experiencing new or unfamiliar symptoms, navigating a season of change, or sensing that something in your life no longer feels right. Therapy offers a space to slow down, explore what’s beneath the surface, and gain clarity about yourself and the patterns shaping your life. Together, we’ll work toward meaningful change with greater confidence, intention, and self-understanding.
Therapy isn’t about fixing who you are; it’s about understanding yourself more deeply and creating space for the life you want to live. You may find yourself overthinking, feeling emotionally exhausted, making sense of a previous or existing diagnosis, experiencing new or unfamiliar symptoms, navigating a season of change, or sensing that something in your life no longer feels right. Therapy offers a space to slow down, explore what’s beneath the surface, and gain clarity about yourself and the patterns shaping your life. Together, we’ll work toward meaningful change with greater confidence, intention, and self-understanding.
We delight in providing counseling services so that families can flourish. Our desire is for families to experience wholeness, which often comes from a combination of focusing on the family unit and on specific relationships or individuals within the family. We serve children, teens, adults, couples, and families.
We utilize evidence-based, developmentally appropriate, creative therapies and am passionate about helping families embrace healing, develop resiliency, and cultivate rest. We hold state licenses, hold significant experience, hold numerous certifications, and bring high standards for ethics and care.
We delight in providing counseling services so that families can flourish. Our desire is for families to experience wholeness, which often comes from a combination of focusing on the family unit and on specific relationships or individuals within the family. We serve children, teens, adults, couples, and families.
We utilize evidence-based, developmentally appropriate, creative therapies and am passionate about helping families embrace healing, develop resiliency, and cultivate rest. We hold state licenses, hold significant experience, hold numerous certifications, and bring high standards for ethics and care.
Sometimes you know something is not right, but you don't quite know what. You may feel stuck, anxious, depressed, struggle in relationships or keep finding yourself in the same difficult situation. Though you might understand what is happening, you find it hard to change. While a diagnosis can help describe what we are experiencing, it fails to explain why we struggle, or why we keep repeating certain patterns. Therapy can help make sense of what lies beneath these patterns and what may be getting in the way of you living your life to the fullest.
Sometimes you know something is not right, but you don't quite know what. You may feel stuck, anxious, depressed, struggle in relationships or keep finding yourself in the same difficult situation. Though you might understand what is happening, you find it hard to change. While a diagnosis can help describe what we are experiencing, it fails to explain why we struggle, or why we keep repeating certain patterns. Therapy can help make sense of what lies beneath these patterns and what may be getting in the way of you living your life to the fullest.
At Innovative Counseling Partners, we are passionate about helping individuals and families achieve greater emotional balance, personal growth, and lasting change. Our life's work is guiding clients toward a better sense of self, happiness, and resilience, especially during times of stress or transition. Our therapy style is supportive, direct, and empowering. Clients often say they feel seen, heard, and gently nudged toward growth. We work collaboratively with clients of all ages from children and teens to adults and families and tailor our methods to each person's unique needs and goals. We accept most private insurance!
At Innovative Counseling Partners, we are passionate about helping individuals and families achieve greater emotional balance, personal growth, and lasting change. Our life's work is guiding clients toward a better sense of self, happiness, and resilience, especially during times of stress or transition. Our therapy style is supportive, direct, and empowering. Clients often say they feel seen, heard, and gently nudged toward growth. We work collaboratively with clients of all ages from children and teens to adults and families and tailor our methods to each person's unique needs and goals. We accept most private insurance!
I am bilingual in English/ Arabic.
I specialize in working with couples, families and individuals. My experience has covered the full gamut of socioeconomic statuses and diagnoses. I hold a PsyD. from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. I also have a Masters from the Chicago school of Professional Psychology. I work with clients by meeting them at the stage in their life and walking with them in their journey towards a better self."
I am bilingual in English/ Arabic.
I specialize in working with couples, families and individuals. My experience has covered the full gamut of socioeconomic statuses and diagnoses. I hold a PsyD. from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. I also have a Masters from the Chicago school of Professional Psychology. I work with clients by meeting them at the stage in their life and walking with them in their journey towards a better self."
My name is Huda — the Arabic meaning of the word is guidance, and my parents couldn't have picked a better name to fit my profession.
I hold a doctorate from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, an APA-accredited institution. Over nearly three decades of practice, I have worked with people from a wide range of ethnic backgrounds, socioeconomic levels, and life situations, and I specialize in issues related to cultural differences and diversity.
My name is Huda — the Arabic meaning of the word is guidance, and my parents couldn't have picked a better name to fit my profession.
I hold a doctorate from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, an APA-accredited institution. Over nearly three decades of practice, I have worked with people from a wide range of ethnic backgrounds, socioeconomic levels, and life situations, and I specialize in issues related to cultural differences and diversity.
You might be feeling overwhelmed and I wonder what it would be like for you to have someone share that space with you, rather than carrying the load on your own. I truly believe that the healing process requires both the therapist and the client to collaborate and create a blueprint that is specific to each individual’s goals and needs. Therapy is not a one size fits all and it is my intention to ensure that I see you, I am with you, and I believe in your ability to commit to your wellbeing.
You might be feeling overwhelmed and I wonder what it would be like for you to have someone share that space with you, rather than carrying the load on your own. I truly believe that the healing process requires both the therapist and the client to collaborate and create a blueprint that is specific to each individual’s goals and needs. Therapy is not a one size fits all and it is my intention to ensure that I see you, I am with you, and I believe in your ability to commit to your wellbeing.
At Innovative Counseling Partners, we are passionate about helping individuals and families achieve greater emotional balance, personal growth, and lasting change. Our life's work is guiding clients toward a better sense of self, happiness, and resilience, especially during times of stress or transition. Our therapy style is supportive, direct, and empowering. Clients often say they feel seen, heard, and gently nudged toward growth. We work collaboratively with clients of all ages from children and teens to adults and families and tailor our methods to each person's unique needs and goals. We accept most private insurance!
At Innovative Counseling Partners, we are passionate about helping individuals and families achieve greater emotional balance, personal growth, and lasting change. Our life's work is guiding clients toward a better sense of self, happiness, and resilience, especially during times of stress or transition. Our therapy style is supportive, direct, and empowering. Clients often say they feel seen, heard, and gently nudged toward growth. We work collaboratively with clients of all ages from children and teens to adults and families and tailor our methods to each person's unique needs and goals. We accept most private insurance!
With over a decade of experience as a licensed professional counselor, school counselor, and student advocate, I understand how emotional well-being impacts every area of life.
Through my work at Healistic Connections, I help support adolescents, young adults, and families who are struggling with anxiety, stress, emotional dysregulation, school-related concerns, and relationship challenges. Whether you are navigating academic pressures, family conflict, identity development, or unexpected life events, I am here to help. I will use therapeutic approaches to tailor treatment to your goals, values, and experiences.
With over a decade of experience as a licensed professional counselor, school counselor, and student advocate, I understand how emotional well-being impacts every area of life.
Through my work at Healistic Connections, I help support adolescents, young adults, and families who are struggling with anxiety, stress, emotional dysregulation, school-related concerns, and relationship challenges. Whether you are navigating academic pressures, family conflict, identity development, or unexpected life events, I am here to help. I will use therapeutic approaches to tailor treatment to your goals, values, and experiences.
We offer compassionate and effective mental health support to clients across the lifespan. We understand that clients navigate a wide array of challenges, including difficult life transitions, persistent anxiety and worry, overwhelming feelings of sadness and depression, complex issues within relationships, and the often-lasting impact of trauma. Our clients are seeking a safe, accepting, and empowering space to embark on a journey of self-discovery, to find healing from past experiences and current struggles, and to develop greater inner strength, resilience, and a renewed sense of hope for a more balanced and fulfilling future.
We offer compassionate and effective mental health support to clients across the lifespan. We understand that clients navigate a wide array of challenges, including difficult life transitions, persistent anxiety and worry, overwhelming feelings of sadness and depression, complex issues within relationships, and the often-lasting impact of trauma. Our clients are seeking a safe, accepting, and empowering space to embark on a journey of self-discovery, to find healing from past experiences and current struggles, and to develop greater inner strength, resilience, and a renewed sense of hope for a more balanced and fulfilling future.
You've learned how to move between worlds — different languages, expectations, versions of yourself depending on who's in the room. And maybe that's worked, for a while. But at some point, the weight of it catches up. You feel anxious, disconnected, or like you're living a life that fits everyone else but doesn't quite fit you.
That tension — between where you come from and where you're going, between who your family needs you to be and who you actually are — is real, and it deserves real attention.
You've learned how to move between worlds — different languages, expectations, versions of yourself depending on who's in the room. And maybe that's worked, for a while. But at some point, the weight of it catches up. You feel anxious, disconnected, or like you're living a life that fits everyone else but doesn't quite fit you.
That tension — between where you come from and where you're going, between who your family needs you to be and who you actually are — is real, and it deserves real attention.
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