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Sumara Baig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
(773) 839-3839
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Sumara Baig

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW (she, her)

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2 Endorsed
2043 W. Wabansia Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Not accepting new clients
(773) 839-3839
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You contain the answers; my role is to collaborate with you to bring your capacities and experiences to the forefront. My personal identities (i.e. latine and South Asian), along with my education in psychology, religion, and social work, inform my practice through an anti-oppression lens that is affirming of people on the LGBTQIA2S+ spectrum, people of all sizes, genders, racial, and religious identities, parenting and non-parenting people, diverse relationship structures, kinksters, people who have been incarcerated, and people who work(ed) in survival economies (i.e. sex work, drug trade, etc.).
My pre-clinical work with people spans over 12 years via crisis work, group facilitation, and case management. The majority of my experience comes from working alongside queer community, young people, survivors of sexual assault/domestic violence, and people who caused harm. I also enjoy working with professionals and artists.
I use narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, and components of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with a relational and strengths-based approach. I am certified in Trauma-Focused CBT, Exposure and Response Prevention, and have completed sexual assault and domestic violence 40-hour certifications. Let's set up a consult and see if we're the right fit!
Call or Sumara Baig now for a free 15 minute consultation - (773) 839-3839

My Practice at a Glance

Currently unable to accept new clients

Pivot Collaborative

2043 W. Wabansia Ave

Chicago, IL 60647 map

 (773) 839-3839
My website
I am a biracial (latine / latinx & south asian) woman and LGBTQ affirming therapist. I have experience treating trauma and mood disorders.
I specialize in Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and Relationship Issues 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (773) 839-3839
Photo of Sumara Baig, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW

My Practice at a Glance

Currently unable to accept new clients

Pivot Collaborative

2043 W. Wabansia Ave

Chicago, IL 60647 map

 (773) 839-3839
My website
I am a biracial (latine / latinx & south asian) woman and LGBTQ affirming therapist. I have experience treating trauma and mood disorders.
I specialize in Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and Relationship Issues 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $150
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • aetna medicare
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • USHIP
  • Out of Network
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I currently accept Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Cigna PPO, Aetna PPO and Medicare, and self-pay. I can also provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients and help with reimbursement. My full fee is $150, and my sliding scale begins at $125.
Photo of Sumara Baig, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Sumara Baig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (773) 839-3839
"
I currently accept Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Cigna PPO, Aetna PPO and Medicare, and self-pay. I can also provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients and help with reimbursement. My full fee is $150, and my sliding scale begins at $125.
Photo of Sumara Baig, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Sumara Baig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (773) 839-3839

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 149.027967 Sumara Baig

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 5 years
  • Attended University of Illinois at Chicago, Master of Social Work, Graduated 2022

    • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Level 1 Couples Counseling (Level 2 Pending) - The Gottman Institute 2023
  • Certificate from CBT for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - Massachusetts General Hospital: Psychiatry Academy 2023
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I am trained and certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Gottman Level 1. I have also completed a pre-doctoral fellowship in Motivational Interviewing and 40-hour Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Response trainings.
Photo of Sumara Baig, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Sumara Baig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (773) 839-3839
"
I am trained and certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Gottman Level 1. I have also completed a pre-doctoral fellowship in Motivational Interviewing and 40-hour Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Response trainings.
Photo of Sumara Baig, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Sumara Baig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (773) 839-3839

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Men's Issues
  • Non-monogamy
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • People who caused harm
  • Racial Identity
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teen Violence
  • Transgender
  • Women's Issues
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Sumara Baig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (773) 839-3839
Photo of Sumara Baig, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Sumara Baig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (773) 839-3839

2 Endorsements

Linda Bartoli
Linda Bartoli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Sumara is truly a gift to our profession! She is bold, honest and listens with both intention and care. Her wisdom is invigorating. She speaks truth to power and her insights are both kind and thought provoking. Every time we converse, I call myself lucky.
Alexa Frenn
Alexa Frenn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Sumara is one of the most kind, compassionate, knowledgeable, genuinely curious therapists I've ever met! When in conversation with her it's clear she's truly invested in your story. She has a wide range of clinical experience and tools to support clients.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Little Person Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian , 
Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Little Person Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian , 
Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Feminist
  • Gottman Method
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Our first two sessions will involve history gathering to help us build a base of information. This will be used to guide further exploration and interventions. I believe in an eclectic approach and thus I use a mixture of narrative, motivational interviewing, CBT, IFS, ERP, and solution-focused approaches to therapy.
Photo of Sumara Baig, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Sumara Baig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (773) 839-3839
"
Our first two sessions will involve history gathering to help us build a base of information. This will be used to guide further exploration and interventions. I believe in an eclectic approach and thus I use a mixture of narrative, motivational interviewing, CBT, IFS, ERP, and solution-focused approaches to therapy.
Photo of Sumara Baig, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Sumara Baig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (773) 839-3839

Location

Primary Location

Pivot Collaborative

2043 W. Wabansia Ave

Chicago, IL 60647

(773) 839-3839

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I am a biracial (latine / latinx & south asian) woman and LGBTQ affirming therapist. I have experience treating trauma and mood disorders.
Photo of Sumara Baig, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Sumara Baig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Call for a free consultation now - (773) 839-3839
"
I am a biracial (latine / latinx & south asian) woman and LGBTQ affirming therapist. I have experience treating trauma and mood disorders.
Photo of Sumara Baig, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Sumara Baig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Call for a free consultation now - (773) 839-3839