Arabic-Speaking Therapists in Park Ridge, IL
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.
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.
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.
Accepting new patients! Whether you are new to therapy or looking to start again, Great Lakes Psychology Group - Des Plaines understands that starting therapy can be overwhelming. That’s why we simplified the process with Find My Therapist. Get started by telling us about yourself, your location, and your insurance. Once you find your best-fit therapist, pick a time that works for you and book an appointment instantly through their calendar. Find My Therapist aims to make your journey as stress-free as possible, so you can start feeling better sooner.
Accepting new patients! Whether you are new to therapy or looking to start again, Great Lakes Psychology Group - Des Plaines understands that starting therapy can be overwhelming. That’s why we simplified the process with Find My Therapist. Get started by telling us about yourself, your location, and your insurance. Once you find your best-fit therapist, pick a time that works for you and book an appointment instantly through their calendar. Find My Therapist aims to make your journey as stress-free as possible, so you can start feeling better sooner.
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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
I am a double board-certified adult, child & adolescent psychiatrist trained at Harvard Medical School and the University of Chicago.
I provide weekly outpatient psychotherapy for children, adults, and families seeking consistent, depth-oriented care in a stable, non-crisis setting. My practice emphasizes continuity and relationship-based work rather than short-term or as-needed treatment. I welcome individuals and families from all backgrounds, and have particular experience working with doctors, mental health professionals, Arabs, Muslims, and individuals navigating stress, identity, personal growth, and emotional development.
I am a double board-certified adult, child & adolescent psychiatrist trained at Harvard Medical School and the University of Chicago.
I provide weekly outpatient psychotherapy for children, adults, and families seeking consistent, depth-oriented care in a stable, non-crisis setting. My practice emphasizes continuity and relationship-based work rather than short-term or as-needed treatment. I welcome individuals and families from all backgrounds, and have particular experience working with doctors, mental health professionals, Arabs, Muslims, and individuals navigating stress, identity, personal growth, and emotional development.
I have international experience and I provide therapy in English and Arabic.
You can casually tell a coworker you have a headache. You might mention to a friend that your stomach hurts. But who do you talk to when you’re dealing with pelvic pain? For many people, the answer is no one!
Pelvic pain can be isolating and even traumatic. You can’t sit comfortably, you can’t sleep well, and you’re always tied to the closest bathroom.
It’s not just the physical discomfort; it’s the silence around it. This psychical condition can also be wrapped with feelings of shame, embarrassment, and desperation. It’s a self-feeding cycle where pain is provoking anxiety and this anxiety is triggering more pain.
I have international experience and I provide therapy in English and Arabic.
You can casually tell a coworker you have a headache. You might mention to a friend that your stomach hurts. But who do you talk to when you’re dealing with pelvic pain? For many people, the answer is no one!
Pelvic pain can be isolating and even traumatic. You can’t sit comfortably, you can’t sleep well, and you’re always tied to the closest bathroom.
It’s not just the physical discomfort; it’s the silence around it. This psychical condition can also be wrapped with feelings of shame, embarrassment, and desperation. It’s a self-feeding cycle where pain is provoking anxiety and this anxiety is triggering more pain.
Elevated Groups Counseling mission is to educate, council, advocate and treat individuals, families, and communities who are abused by substances or suffering a mental disorders. We services DUI and SAP
Elevated Groups Counseling mission is to educate, council, advocate and treat individuals, families, and communities who are abused by substances or suffering a mental disorders. We services DUI and SAP
We all deserve a space that is exclusively ours. A non-judgmental, accepting, and healing space where we can transform our minds, feelings, and experiences. A space to reflect and grow. I provide holistic therapy that is person-centered, strength-based, and trauma-informed. My approach to therapy is eclectic - I incorporate various treatment modalities and approaches into my work (mindfulness, CBT, DBT, etc.) and provide anti-oppressive, anti-racist and culturally responsive therapy. The identities you carry are seen, valued, and celebrated. I consider all aspects of your life, including the systems and environments that impact us.
We all deserve a space that is exclusively ours. A non-judgmental, accepting, and healing space where we can transform our minds, feelings, and experiences. A space to reflect and grow. I provide holistic therapy that is person-centered, strength-based, and trauma-informed. My approach to therapy is eclectic - I incorporate various treatment modalities and approaches into my work (mindfulness, CBT, DBT, etc.) and provide anti-oppressive, anti-racist and culturally responsive therapy. The identities you carry are seen, valued, and celebrated. I consider all aspects of your life, including the systems and environments that impact us.
I work well with clients who have experienced complex traumas, relationship concerns, struggle with anxiety or identity development, or who are processing many forms of grief. In my practice, I work with clients to hold a mirror, to provide a safe and liberating space to process intense emotions and experiences, to embody compassion, and to embolden hope and agency.
I work well with clients who have experienced complex traumas, relationship concerns, struggle with anxiety or identity development, or who are processing many forms of grief. In my practice, I work with clients to hold a mirror, to provide a safe and liberating space to process intense emotions and experiences, to embody compassion, and to embolden hope and agency.
People often seek the support of a therapist when they are looking to make a change in their lives. They may have tried and succeeded, only to find themselves at what feels like square one days later. This cycle can be exhausting often can lead to feelings of burn out and shame. In response to this shame, symptoms such as avoidance, perfectionism, procrastination, or even anxiety attacks may show up. I am passionate about defusing shame in my clients’ lives and creating space for healing through acknowledging that all behaviors make sense in the context of our lives . I utilize a values-based approach to effecting change.
People often seek the support of a therapist when they are looking to make a change in their lives. They may have tried and succeeded, only to find themselves at what feels like square one days later. This cycle can be exhausting often can lead to feelings of burn out and shame. In response to this shame, symptoms such as avoidance, perfectionism, procrastination, or even anxiety attacks may show up. I am passionate about defusing shame in my clients’ lives and creating space for healing through acknowledging that all behaviors make sense in the context of our lives . I utilize a values-based approach to effecting change.
Sometimes life can get rough. Relationships can feel disconnected or heavy with resentment and distrust. Sex and intimacy can get lost in the shuffle of every day. Babies can come along making life feel completely out of control. Through it all, maybe you feel like you just don’t have what it takes, or you feel stuck in cycles of worry, sadness or loneliness. Here’s the good news: CHANGE IS POSSIBLE. Better yet, you have within you what it takes to make it happen. Together through therapy we can work to identify, challenge and reimagine the undesirable aspects of your life and relationships, making space for something better.
Sometimes life can get rough. Relationships can feel disconnected or heavy with resentment and distrust. Sex and intimacy can get lost in the shuffle of every day. Babies can come along making life feel completely out of control. Through it all, maybe you feel like you just don’t have what it takes, or you feel stuck in cycles of worry, sadness or loneliness. Here’s the good news: CHANGE IS POSSIBLE. Better yet, you have within you what it takes to make it happen. Together through therapy we can work to identify, challenge and reimagine the undesirable aspects of your life and relationships, making space for something better.
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.
With extensive experience supporting adults, teens, and young adults from communities of color-particularly Black American communities-through anxiety, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, PTSD, borderline personality disorder, trauma, substance use challenges, and relationship difficulties, I bring a depth of perspective to every client I work with. I understand the unique cultural contexts, historical stressors, and systemic barriers that shape mental health experiences, and I'm committed to providing care that honors these realities.
With extensive experience supporting adults, teens, and young adults from communities of color-particularly Black American communities-through anxiety, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, PTSD, borderline personality disorder, trauma, substance use challenges, and relationship difficulties, I bring a depth of perspective to every client I work with. I understand the unique cultural contexts, historical stressors, and systemic barriers that shape mental health experiences, and I'm committed to providing care that honors these realities.
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.
FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life.
FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life.
Feeling stuck in patterns of conflict, disconnection, or cultural pressures? I work with individuals and couples to explore relationship dynamics, emotions, and life stressors. Many come seeking a safe, compassionate space where they can feel seen, understood, and empowered.
Feeling stuck in patterns of conflict, disconnection, or cultural pressures? I work with individuals and couples to explore relationship dynamics, emotions, and life stressors. Many come seeking a safe, compassionate space where they can feel seen, understood, and empowered.
Psychological Evaluations for Immigration
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Chicago, IL 60610
Are you looking for a high-quality psychological evaluation for your immigration case? Immigration psychological evaluations are the sole focus of our work, including VAWA, hardship waivers, U visas, T visas, asylum, and cancellation of removal. Over the past 10 years, our licensed evaluating therapist has independently completed 400+ immigration evaluations and supervised hundreds more, with involvement in nearly 1,000 immigration-related cases overall. Our work is informed by extensive experience, ongoing collaboration with immigration attorneys, and close attention to current USCIS standards and adjudicatory expectations.
Are you looking for a high-quality psychological evaluation for your immigration case? Immigration psychological evaluations are the sole focus of our work, including VAWA, hardship waivers, U visas, T visas, asylum, and cancellation of removal. Over the past 10 years, our licensed evaluating therapist has independently completed 400+ immigration evaluations and supervised hundreds more, with involvement in nearly 1,000 immigration-related cases overall. Our work is informed by extensive experience, ongoing collaboration with immigration attorneys, and close attention to current USCIS standards and adjudicatory expectations.
A Warm Welcome! In life, we face relationship difficulties, seasons of adjustments, anxiety, and stress. We can struggle with the devastation of trauma, grief and loss, sexual problems, low self-esteem, depression, and addictions which impact every aspect of our lives. I believe that you don't have to be alone in your journey and that counseling can move individuals toward hope and healing while promoting growth, insights, tools, and purpose. I view counseling as a privilege, an honor, and a partnership between the individual and the therapist.
A Warm Welcome! In life, we face relationship difficulties, seasons of adjustments, anxiety, and stress. We can struggle with the devastation of trauma, grief and loss, sexual problems, low self-esteem, depression, and addictions which impact every aspect of our lives. I believe that you don't have to be alone in your journey and that counseling can move individuals toward hope and healing while promoting growth, insights, tools, and purpose. I view counseling as a privilege, an honor, and a partnership between the individual and the therapist.
As an Arabic/English bilingual clinician, I ensure our work is always Culturally Sensitive and affirming, especially when dealing with identity and transitions.
Are you struggling to balance external expectations with your authentic self? Many feel overwhelmed by academic or life pressures, manage intense anxiety, or feel stuck between cultural tensions and the need for belonging. Clients come to me questioning their identity, seeking help for low mood, or navigating the pressures of early adulthood. You are looking for a non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and build a stronger, more authentic sense of self. I often work with clients from multicultural and immigrant backgrounds, as well as those navigating neurodivergence (ADHD/Autism). You deserve a space to finally thrive!
As an Arabic/English bilingual clinician, I ensure our work is always Culturally Sensitive and affirming, especially when dealing with identity and transitions.
Are you struggling to balance external expectations with your authentic self? Many feel overwhelmed by academic or life pressures, manage intense anxiety, or feel stuck between cultural tensions and the need for belonging. Clients come to me questioning their identity, seeking help for low mood, or navigating the pressures of early adulthood. You are looking for a non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and build a stronger, more authentic sense of self. I often work with clients from multicultural and immigrant backgrounds, as well as those navigating neurodivergence (ADHD/Autism). You deserve a space to finally thrive!
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