Sarah Abbas

Counselor, LCPC, SEP, MA

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Sarah Abbas

Counselor, LCPC, SEP, MA (she, her)

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Available both in-person and online

Naperville, IL 60540

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Have you spent years feeling stuck in patterns of anxiety, hypervigilance, chronic tension, or emotional overwhelm? Often these patterns developed early in life in environments that were unpredictable, chaotic, or emotionally stressful. Even when life circumstances improve, the nervous system can remain on high alert. I specialize in working with adults experiencing complex trauma, chronic nervous system dysregulation, and somatic symptoms, including chronic tension, pain, and persistent hyperarousal.

As a therapist and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, I help clients work directly with the nervous system to gradually release survival-based stress responses and restore a greater sense of stability, regulation, and capacity. In addition to Somatic Experiencing, my work is informed by parts-oriented approaches, existential and relational psychotherapy.

Sessions focus on developing awareness of the body’s signals, expanding nervous system resilience, and supporting deeper integration of past experiences. Many of my clients are thoughtful, insightful individuals who have already done significant personal work, but find that traditional talk therapy has not fully addressed the patterns held in the body.

Call or Email Sarah Abbas now for a free 15 minute consultation - (630) 526-7783

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Naperville, IL 60540

(630) 526-7783

My website

I offer therapy sessions during daytime hours, both in-person and virtually. Contact me to schedule today!

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Mood Disorders

$175 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Let's Connect (630) 526-7783

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Naperville, IL 60540

(630) 526-7783

My website

I offer therapy sessions during daytime hours, both in-person and virtually. Contact me to schedule today!

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Mood Disorders

$175 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $175

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

BlueCross and BlueShield
Out of Network

I am in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO. If you are insured by another carrier, you are welcome to ask your insurance company what out-of-network benefits your insurance plan provides. You may be able to get reimbursed, in part for your sessions.

Sarah Abbas

Counselor, LCPC, SEP, MA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (630) 526-7783

Sarah Abbas

Counselor, LCPC, SEP, MA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (630) 526-7783

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 180.016018 Sarah Abbas

Additional Credentials

Certificate from Somatic Experiencing Practitioner

Certificate from Traumatic Stress Studies

In over a decade's worth of clinical work, I continue to experience awe at the human capacity to endure and adapt, during and after experiences of stress and trauma.

Sarah Abbas

Counselor, LCPC, SEP, MA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (630) 526-7783

In over a decade's worth of clinical work, I continue to experience awe at the human capacity to endure and adapt, during and after experiences of stress and trauma.

Sarah Abbas

Counselor, LCPC, SEP, MA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (630) 526-7783

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Mood Disorders

Expertise

Anger Management
Bipolar Disorder
Chronic Pain
Depression
Emotional Regulation
First Responders
Grief
Infidelity
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Men's Issues
Personality Disorders
Racial Identity
Relationship Issues
Sexual Abuse
Spirituality
Stress
Women's Issues

Have you spent years pushing through, keeping busy, or putting others first, without realizing how much of yourself has been left behind? Do you struggle to connect with your emotions, or perhaps experience them as overwhelming & unmanageable? You might sense that something needs to change, but you're unsure where to start. Let's get into the work together!

Sarah Abbas

Counselor, LCPC, SEP, MA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (630) 526-7783

Sarah Abbas

Counselor, LCPC, SEP, MA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (630) 526-7783

Endorsement

Shelby Hartzell

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP

Sarah is a wonderful therapist. She is warm, empathetic, and gently direct. Her personality is welcoming and she is always looking for ways to learn and expand her practice. I would highly recommend her to anybody looking to deepen their healing journey.

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals

I also speak

Arabic

Age

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals

I also speak

Arabic

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Eclectic
Emotionally Focused
Energy Psychology
Existential
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Narrative
Psychodynamic
Somatic
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

Our first session will be used to explore what brought you into therapy and begin setting a plan for our work together. In the sessions that follow, we'll work together to bridge the gap between mind and body and follow the path towards healing!

Sarah Abbas

Counselor, LCPC, SEP, MA