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Aidarina Basarudin-Pigott

Therapist(She/her/hers)
15 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Stress management, End of life care, Grief or loss, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Aida, a skilled psychotherapist and hypnotherapist with 20 years of experience, has dedicated her life to assisting others in finding peace and liberation from their sufferings. Beyond a profession, she views psychotherapy as her mission and purpose. Born in Penang, an island on the Malaysian Peninsula's west coast, Aida's early life included forming close friendships with people of diverse cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds, sparking her interest and curiosity in understanding others.

My approach to therapy

Aida's childhood encounter with Penang's homelessness sparked her interest in human conditions. Graduating from the University of Chicago initiated her lifelong learning. Serving Chicago's homeless for 7 years, she advocated for equal mental health care, dedicating herself to marginalized groups. Aida's commitment spans diverse settings, including Hospice, rehabilitation centers, hospitals, and private practice, emphasizing redemption and our collective resilience amid challenges.

What you can expect from me

Aida, with qualities like knowledge, patience, warmth, and empathy, connects with clients of all ages, including the resistant. Viewing therapy as an art rooted in science, she believes in the transformative power of the therapist-client relationship. Aida guides clients to find genuine peace by embracing their authentic selves, gaining insights for reshaping their lives, and affirming that redemption is attainable for everyone, transcending inner pains.

About me

  • I identify as
    Asian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Warm, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    15 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Chicago
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Stress management, End of life care, Grief or loss, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Anger management, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Relational, Narrative Therapy, Jungian, Transpersonal, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Trauma Focused CBT, Behavior Modification, Psychotic Disorders, Strength-Based, Positive Psychology, Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents, Seniors
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    9730 South Western Avenue Ste 306
    Chicago, IL 60805